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Channel Mount Gearbox Kit - Continuous Rotation (3.8:1 Ratio)

These continuous rotation 3.8:1 gear ratio channel gearbox kits incorporate threaded side mounts to easily attach a standard size servo to numerous Actobotics products including tubing and channel; making it easy to incorporate a servo power gearbox into a custom pan & tilt, mechanical device, or robotic structure. Each gearbox kit includes a hardened 1/2” stainless steel final shaft with dual ABEC-5 precision ball bearings capable of supporting up to 200 pounds of vertical and horizontal loads. Additionally, the output shaft has a 0.382" bore which will allow you to pass wires through the center axis of this gearbox kit.

Actobotics is a robotics building system based around extruded aluminum channels, gears, precision shafts, and ball bearings. Thanks to the two standardized hole patterns, nearly all Actobotics components can be intuitively connected together. The wide range of components makes building complex electromechanical prototypes or finished projects a reality.

Note: This gearbox kit does NOT include a servo. Check the related items section below for different servo options. Keep in mind that these kits are only intended to use Hitec servos.

  • 1x Channel Mount Gear Box - Continuous Rotation
  • 1x Hub Mount Gear
  • 1x 3.8:1 Servo Gear
  • 1x Potentiometer Mounting Bracket
  • 1x 0.77" x 0.77" Servo Hub
  • 1x 1/2" Clamp Hub
  • 1x 6-32 x 3/8" Set Screw
  • 4x 6-32 x 1/2" Socket Head Screw
  • 4x 6-32 x 1/4" Phillips Head Screw
  • Rated Rotation - Unlimited
  • Gear Ratio - 3.8:1
  • Servo Size - Standard
  • Hub Pattern - 0.77"

Channel Mount Gearbox Kit - Continuous Rotation (3.8:1 Ratio) Product Help and Resources

Core Skill: Robotics

This skill concerns mechanical and robotics knowledge. You may need to know how mechanical parts interact, how motors work, or how to use motor drivers and controllers.

3 Robotics

Skill Level: Competent - You may need an understanding of servo motors and how to drive them. Additionally, you may need some fundamental understanding of motor controllers.
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Core Skill: DIY

Whether it's for assembling a kit, hacking an enclosure, or creating your own parts; the DIY skill is all about knowing how to use tools and the techniques associated with them.

1 DIY

Skill Level: Noob - Basic assembly is required. You may need to provide your own basic tools like a screwdriver, hammer or scissors. Power tools or custom parts are not required. Instructions will be included and easy to follow. Sewing may be required, but only with included patterns.
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  • Ted M / about 11 years ago / 1

    I see that a potentiometer mounting bracket is included in the kit, but no potentiometer. Is there a recommended pot to use (pots come in all shapes and sizes)?

    • TechTony / about 11 years ago / 1

      Normally, people take the pot out of the servo you are using and attach it to the shaft or some other gadget that they need to know the position of.

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