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I doubt that the pulley gear with the rubber insert is meant for slipping. I think it's rather the opposite - provide a firm grip on an axle so that it won't slip sideways. That's important for the micromotor - it only has a very short stub axle. To (...) (25 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) I think they would have designed the micro motor differently if they didn't want it to slip. ___...___ You hear, O LORD, the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry --Psalms 10:17 (25 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) Interesting point. This got me thinking... Lego almost never provides instructions for the "proper" use of pieces. Most of the time it's not needed, and wouldn't fit with the Lego philosophy of being creative and using your imagination. But (...) (25 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) My experience: Sample size = 3, number of tests >= 5 each last night. Results: Unit 1: Micro motor stalls before pulley slips. Unit 2: Micro motor stalls before pulley slips. Unit 3: Pulley slips before motor stalls. So based on my evidence, (...) (25 years ago, 24-Jan-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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