Re: Motors and gears (how to get starting)

Jan 24, 2008 3 Replies

Again, I didn't post it on all the groups I wanted.

See:

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& order their catalog set. It comes with loads of engineering data on power transmission systems of all kinds. They'll send it free (maybe not, if you're isolated/overseas) & it's a valuable resource, even if you never buy a thing from them. Nothing about motors, though. I'd go to the source(s) - the manufacturer(s) - for that info.

JM


> Hi guys


>>
>> I want to start experimenting with motors and gears. (Small scale.
>> Maybe half tbe size of my old RC car motor or smaller) Unfortunately I
>> live on a small island :-) and I think I may find it difficult to get
>> the parts.
>>
>> I understand that I need a motor with a pinion gear and then other
>> gears. Unfortunately it seems like my favourite webmarts don't stock
>> these together:
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Try

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(uk company)

I'm getting ready to place these gears on Ebay. They are all 10 pitch. $10 plus shipping if you want them.

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Larry

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