These channel gearbox kits with a standard 5:1 gear ratio are a game - changer for your robotics projects. They feature threaded side mounts, allowing you to effortlessly attach a standard - sized servo to various Actobotics products like tubing and channel. This makes it a breeze to integrate a servo - powered gearbox into custom pan & tilt mechanisms, mechanical devices, or robotic structures. The kit comes with a hardened 1/2” stainless - steel final shaft supported by dual ABEC - 5 precision ball bearings, capable of handling up to 200 pounds of vertical and horizontal loads. The main spur gear is bolted to the drive hub, ensuring direct power transfer without slippage. Actobotics is an amazing robotics building system centered around extruded aluminum channels, gears, precision shafts, and ball bearings. Thanks to its two standardized hole patterns, almost all Actobotics components can be easily connected. With a wide variety of components, building complex electromechanical prototypes or finished projects is well within reach. Note: This gearbox kit doesn't include a servo. Check the related items for different Hitec servo options. Kit Includes: 1x Channel Mount Gear Box (180° Rotation), 1x Hub Mount Gear, 1x 5:1 Servo Gear, 1x 0.77' x 0.77' Servo Hub, 1x ½' Clamp Hub, 1x 6 - 32 x 3/8' Set Screw, 4x 6 - 32 x ½' Socket Head Screw, 4x 6 - 32 x ¼' Phillips Head Screw. Features: Maximum Rotation of 180°, 5:1 Gear Ratio, Standard Servo Size, 0.77' Hub Pattern. Documents: Product Page (SPG400A - CM5), Assembly Instructions.
Using this gearbox kit is easy. First, make sure you have a Hitec standard - sized servo as the kit doesn't come with one. Check the related items section to pick the right servo for your needs. Then, use the threaded side mounts on the gearbox to attach the servo to Actobotics tubing or channel. The standardized hole patterns in Actobotics components will help you connect everything smoothly. When assembling, refer to the included assembly instructions. As for maintenance, keep an eye on the dual ABEC - 5 precision ball bearings on the 1/2” stainless - steel final shaft. Wipe them clean regularly to prevent dust buildup. Since the main spur gear is bolted to the drive hub, there's no need to worry about slippage, but check the bolts from time to time to ensure they're tight. And remember, this kit is designed specifically for Hitec servos, so avoid using other brands to prevent any compatibility issues.
