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Ecky · 03-26-2025, 08:23 PM

One issue I forsee is one of RPM. Electric motors tend to be more efficient and compact when they can operate at higher RPM with a stepdown. You'd probably want a gear or chain drive to the driveshaft, with the motor off to the side.

03-26-2025, 08:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
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