Hmmm, that looks fairly horrific, I don't think I would have made such an obvious mistake.
I took 2 of them apart when I was putting the O-ring in them, then took it out when I got the grub screws. The other 2 I already had the screws so I just used them without taking the whole thing to bits.
Glad you noticed that Jamie
That was my thought, which is why I was pretty sure it was a manufacturing issue. Glad I noticed it too, otherwise your robot wouldn't be going anywhereOriginally Posted by Anttazz
I'm just going to keep the gearboxes oiled and greased and see how I go!
Jamie, did you use the Argos motors at 16.8v or some other motors?
The ones Jamie has posted a picture of are Argos ones run at 19.2V.
How du get them to last?!
change plastic gears to metal ones, tape up the holes in the rear of the motor and make sure there are no small metal shavings or particles added to the gearbox when you disassemble it. If you have to, then clean everything until it is spotless and reassemble using brand new grease. Silicon or copper grease works fine. O and make sure the right gears go in the right stages.
I'm guessing the only way to get metal replacement gears is to buy more Argos drills and cannibalise them for parts?
Or you could pay someone to make them for you, but that would be expensive So yes cannibalism is the way forward.
or ask someone nice that happens to have a bunch spare from old gearboxes..... ie me :P
drop me a pm with a pic of the gear you are looking for a replacement and i'll see if i have some i can spare.
Ok thank you! I'll have a count up and be in touch but isn't it that each motor has 3 metal and 3 plastic gears?
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