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Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: corytran on November 07, 2007, 06:06:34 AM

Title: Mount stuff onto motor
Post by: corytran on November 07, 2007, 06:06:34 AM
I know this is probably a really easy question...but i'm stupid..hehe

what do I use to mount stuff onto a motor? Like a shaft or gear or something...

I searched the forums for this answer but couldn't find anything...thx
Title: Re: Mount stuff onto motor
Post by: Steve Joblin on November 07, 2007, 07:14:01 AM
A motor usually has a shaft sticking out of it... you then mount different things depending on what you are trying to do:

If you want to mount a new shaft on top of the motor shaft, use a "coupler"

If you want to mount a wheel, use a "hub"
Title: Re: Mount stuff onto motor
Post by: corytran on November 07, 2007, 04:30:33 PM
thankyou~~1