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I'm looking for the best way to gear down a Power Function XL.

I need to achieve a very slow output RPM (less than 1-2 RPM). I've tried a 625:1 gear (trough 40:8 gear). Can someone link to a well done gearbox like that? Moreover, how I can make an axle more resistant at high torque (I've tried with brick round 2x2).

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The XL motor runs at approximately 220 RPM. Therefore, the following gearbox from the ELEC 201 class LEGO Design module from Rice should be sufficient:

LEGO 243:1 Gearbox

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You can use a worm gear for a compact, high ratio gearbox. By putting a worm gear on the motor shaft and using it to drive a 24 tooth gear you can achieve a 24:1 reduction.

For example

For high torque applications you could use multiple parallel axles held together by gears or wheel hubs.

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  • Sadly, a 24:1 doesn't resolve my problem. Maybe i can add some other gear using worm gear as the input. – Imlach Oct 22 '14 at 18:18
  • Then by using two of these assemblies you can achieve 576:1 reduction. Or if that is too much, you can get another gear either before or after this setup for an additional 2:1 or 3:1 reduction. – zovits Oct 22 '14 at 18:43