Gears

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"Gears are mechanical devices with teeth that mesh with each other to transmit motion or power between rotating shafts. They're like wheels with teeth that fit together, allowing them to transfer torque, change speed, and change direction of rotation."
- https://frcdesign.org/learning-course/stage1/1B/gears/#gear-basics

Basic Terminology

Speed vs Torque

Gear Reduction

Types of Gears

Team 2530 Usage of Gears

Meshing

Gear Usage Types

Further Reading

• https://frcdesign.org/learning-course/stage1/1B/gears/
• 2025 Mechanical Presentation's "Quick Gear Education"
• https://www.tec-science.com/category/mechanical-power-transmission/gear-types/
• https://docs.revrobotics.com/ion-build/motion/gears

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