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2.7K views 39 replies 8 participants last post by  Guges Mk3  
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I honestly don't know what to call this post. All I know is I stumbled across this thread and (unless I read it wrong) it kinda upsets my understanding of high speed builds (as in high TPA motor, HS gears is more efficient than low TPA motor, HT gears):
www.airsoftsniperforum.com

Can someone explain to me AEG gear ratios and motor...

So I have a fundamental understanding of mechanical ratios and motors, but I don’t understand why certain combination are said to be preferred - such as the preference of high torque motors paired with high speed gears over high speed motors paired with high torque gears. I also don’t...
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It seems everyone and their grandma recommends high TPA motor low ratio gears for high rps, but I'm tempted to think a low TPA motor higher ratio gear build is more appropriate for high rps than most would admit (yes I know trigger response would be a hair slower). Am I wrong? I'm a beginner tech, so I'm sure I have some misconceptions about high rps builds. Would love to hear some thoughts on this.
 
Discussion starter · #3 ·
-Spitfire- said:
If you're going purely for high rps, and not trigger response, your best bet is low tpa/low ratio gears. Amp draw will reflect though.
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Definitely, I just don't like dealing with a disgusting amount of amp draw; I'm more interested in something a bit more "fieldable" not just for s**** and giggles. <---that will be for another time ;). I guess I should've clarified. Purely for rps and efficiency, which is "better" - low TPA high ratio gears or high TPA low ratio gears?
 
Discussion starter · #23 · (Edited)
I figured the simplest way to get to ~60 rps was siegetek 10:1s or 14.8v and this seems to confirm it. I do have a question: how the heck did that one guy get 60rps on a 20:1 DSG with a 16 TPA motor? Tienly 35k? Star wei? I know the high gear ratio helps out here, but I didn't know it helped THAT much.
 
Discussion starter · #29 ·
-Spitfire- said:
20:1 8t DSG
BTC Spectre
Action Army 16tpa motor
35c 11.1
Guarder sp160
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Ah this makes sense, I always thought the AA motor was 30k RPM on 11.1v, but it turns out I misread. Action armys' RPM is tested with an 8.4v, makes sense now. 30k on 8.4v?? I kinda want one now...
 
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