Tamiya 70167 Single Gear Box Educational 4-Speed Kit  [70167]

Compact Gearbox Summary for Tamiya 70167

The Tamiya 70167 Single Gear Box is designed as a hands-on component for learning about gears and mechanical advantage. Its four selectable ratios let users experiment with speed versus torque in small robotics and project builds.

Operation and Available Ratios

Set up for a single motor, the gearbox provides gear ratios of 12.7:1, 38.2:1, 114.7:1 and 344.2:1. These options allow quick changes to performance depending on the task. A motor cover and crank arm are supplied to help attach the unit to various Tamiya kits.

Construction and Kit Fitment

The case and gears are moulded from sturdy plastic to withstand repeated classroom handling. An FA-130 type motor is included, which is commonly used in educational robotics and simple mechanical demonstrations. The gearbox integrates with a number of Tamiya construction sets.