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Selecting and Sizing Your Motor (and gear boxes)

Hi all Selecting a motor is a critical task when designing a robot. In a prior post we discussed the different types of motors and feedback options as well as how to control those motors. In this post we will focus on how to size your motor and select the proper gearing. In the main image above. There is a…

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