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20/02/2011 17:41:44

Thanks all for your informative replies! Just for clarity, I should mention that I am using a 3mm shaft, and I have a set of plastic gears already so as I am not applying much load, I will use them. They have a cross cut into them and I have some crossed shafts on the way also, so maybe I can fix the crossed shaft to the cylinder shaft for a more secure fit, as it has a larger internal surface area.

If this fails I at least have some sound advice to fall back on!

Thanks again!

James

17/02/2011 17:35:58

17/02/2011 17:28:24

I am making a very simple, small robotic machine. Its function is simply to produce two separate outputs of linear motion.

I'm using a tiny little motor than runs off of a 9v battery. I purchased it as part of a gear ratio system, which it is still part of. The operational shaft that has been geared down is purely cylindrical and polished so I am a little puzzled about how to fix gears onto the shaft.

I guess I could glue them on, but before I proceed I thought I'd check with the professionals here!

What's the usual way of fixing gears to a small shaft? Also just for knowings sake, whats the best way?

Many thanks!

James

Edited By James Paton on 17/02/2011 17:29:54

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