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Re: Boosting power in a gear train / torque amplifier
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lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics
Date: 
Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:38:38 GMT
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Alexander,

Thanks for the differential/pole-reverser idea.  Based on your description, I
was able to get a prototype running very rapidly!

I'm still seeking a clean more mechanical version, but this certainly will work
for now.

Along the lines of a mechanical version, I need a friction drum that will fit
over an axle that isn't too big; anyone have any clever ideas?

Thanks for the help,
Rafe



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  Re: Boosting power in a gear train / torque amplifier
 
I think one way to do this uses a differential (URL) and a pole reverser (URL). I don't have a picture to hand but the idea is simple. One side of the differential is connected to the low torque "input axle". The differential housing is connected to (...) (18 years ago, 21-Mar-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)

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