Ion Systems - Build progress log

[overkill]

How is the power transferred from the three Rotomax motors to the gears driving the ring - belts? The motors don't like side loads on the top of the motor; I had to modify mine to make it strong enough. Also, why have three gears? You can save plenty of weight & space by having all the motors belt drive one gear.

[TechAUmNu]

How is the power transferred from the three Rotomax motors to the gears driving the ring - belts? The motors don't like side loads on the top of the motor; I had to modify mine to make it strong enough. Also, why have three gears? You can save plenty of weight & space by having all the motors belt drive one gear.

We are making some pulleys that will be attached to the outside of the main can, then we will take off the bit that extends out the top. Either using V-belts or timing belts with centrifugal clutch.

We have 3 gears.. because we have 3 gears. I will rearrange it to have one.