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Old November 17th, 2013, 13:58   #27
ThunderCactus
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Cycle overlap is when you shoot semi and the gear train has so much momentum it brings the piston back part ways before coming to a stop.

If you have really bad cycle overlap, what you actually need is a neo magnet motor. The increased magnet strength REALLY helps the mechbox come to a stop faster.

If you have bad cycle overlap with a neo magnet motor, you may need a lighter gearset or a different gear ratio.

And never, under any circumstances, should you ever over-shim the gears to provide more resistance to the gear train.
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