Drive motor options

**maddox10** · 13th November 2013, 20:20

Originally Posted by Liftoff

and got this idea of a compact planetary gearbox which could stay inside a wheel. ..have to think about this some more, put it into writing and make some sketches before I forget.
Will explain myself better when I get a clearer idea myself of what I'm talking about!

Skyfall uses that idea, as well Firestarter (Dutch Feather using Astroflight motors). And that's the current feathers.

Project One and Two used the same idea a decade ago.

**Liftoff** · 13th November 2013, 22:08

Originally Posted by maddox10

Skyfall uses that idea, as well Firestarter (Dutch Feather using Astroflight motors). And that's the current feathers.

Project One and Two used the same idea a decade ago.

Good, saves me the thinking! Any links to the gearboxes?

Another thing, was discussing the options for the motors with my brother (he's more knowledgeable on electrics than I am) and mentioned brushless motors, are they suitable for combat robots? The main issue I see is gearing them down to a reasonable speed, but otherwise they seem to be smaller lighter and more powerful to their brushed counterparts....
I know I'm asking too much, but while I'm at it I prefer to evaluate all options to make an informed decision and save myself from ordering needless or wrong parts!