How Do I Change Motor Speed And Torque?

The motors used for competition robotics often have an incredible amount of speed, but not enough power. Luckily, using a couple of different methods, you can turn that speed into torque.

PRODUCTS USED:

112 Tooth 32 DP 0.125 in. Round Bore Steel Pinion Gear (am-3657)

40 Tooth 32 DP Nub Bore Steel Gear for PicoBox (am-3407)

48 Tooth 20 DP 0.5 in. Hex Bore Steel Gear with Thru Holes (am-4395)

14 Tooth 20 DP Pinion Gear (am-0034)

NeveRest Series Motor (am-3104)

3.7:1 NeveRest Orbital Gearmotor (am-3461b)

57 Sport Gearbox (am-4005)

EVO Shifter

24 Tooth 0.5 in. Hex Bore 5 mm HTD 18 mm Wide Aluminum Pulley (am-4626)

42 Tooth 5 mm HTD 15 mm Wide Bearing Bore Plastic Pulley (am-2234a)

9 mm Wide 5 mm Pitch HTD Timing Belt (am-3378)

52 Tooth 35 Series Bearing Bore Plate Sprocket (am-4797)

38 Tooth 25 Series Plate Sprocket (am-0661)

#25 Single Strand-Riveted Roller Chain, 10' (am-0370)

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