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* You have a device that can use a gear box (such as a quarry).
 
* You have a device that can use a gear box (such as a quarry).
* So far it looks like, each device will have a random output value associated with it. So you will NOT be able to create a bunch of gear boxes for all quarries as each quarry will have separate output values.
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* It appears each device will have a random output value associated with it. So you will NOT be able to create a bunch of gear boxes for all quarries as each quarry will have separate output value.
* A device will have an output value containing a column and a range of ratios associated with it (e.g. H65-H78).  In the case of a quarry, clicking on it will provide the out values needed for a gearbox.
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* A device will have an output value containing a column and a range of ratios (e.g. H65-H78).  In the case of a quarry, clicking on it (the quarry) will display a menu that provides the output value range needed for a gearbox.
 
** The output value contains a letter A through H which indicates the column the last gear must be placed. The last gear is always in row 8.
 
** The output value contains a letter A through H which indicates the column the last gear must be placed. The last gear is always in row 8.
** The output value also contains a number range (from the example above H65-H78).  The numbers are percentages or ratios (in gearbox design percentage and ratio mean the same thing). In our example, we are looking for an output value between 65% and 78%.
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** The output value also contains a number range (from the example above H65-H78).  The numbers are percentages or ratios (in gearbox design, percentage and ratio mean the same thing). In our example, we are looking for an output value between 65% and 78%.
* Once you know with ratio range you can go to the [[Gearbox_Ratios|Gearbox Ratios]] page and select a row with a ratio value within your device range.
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* Once you know with ratio range, you can go to the [[Gearbox_Ratios|Gearbox Ratios]] page and select a row with a ratio value within your device range.
 
* Write down or note the Gear Linkage values.
 
* Write down or note the Gear Linkage values.
 
** The linkage values display gear sizes and mesh connections.  So "how" to connect gears, NOT where to place them on the gear design table (that's our job to figure out).
 
** The linkage values display gear sizes and mesh connections.  So "how" to connect gears, NOT where to place them on the gear design table (that's our job to figure out).
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** As gears go from smaller to larger (3/5) ratios go lower (maybe 120% to 100%).
 
** As gears go from smaller to larger (3/5) ratios go lower (maybe 120% to 100%).
 
** As gears stay the same (3/3) or (4/4) ratios stay constant.
 
** As gears stay the same (3/3) or (4/4) ratios stay constant.
* Goto [[Gearbox_Assembly_Table]] and connecting gears using the linkage values and the Constraints and Meshing subsections of [[Gearbox_Design_Guide]] page.
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* Go to [[Gearbox_Assembly_Table]] and connecting gears using the linkage values and the Constraints and Meshing subsections of [[Gearbox_Design_Guide]] page.
* The Analyze option of the gearbox table menu will display percentages for each working (correctly meshed) gear.  If gears are too close you will not see a popup display list, only a message on the Main chat tab.
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* The Analyze option of the gearbox design table menu will display percentages for each working (correctly meshed) gear.  If gears are too close you will not see a popup display list, only a message on the Main chat tab.
* Once you have the needed ratio, connect/mesh level 3 or 4 gears to the needed output column (A thru H) and row 8. Remember constraints and meshing rules apply for 3 to 3 (side by side) and 4 to 4 (diagonal) .
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* Once you have the needed ratio, connect or mesh level 3 or 4 gears to the needed output column (A thru H) and row 8. Remember constraints and meshing rules apply for 3 to 3 (gears must side by side) and 4 to 4 (diagonal).
 
* Once to row 8, select Analyze from the table menu to be certain the ratio is correct.
 
* Once to row 8, select Analyze from the table menu to be certain the ratio is correct.
 
* Select Build This Gearbox from the table menu.
 
* Select Build This Gearbox from the table menu.
** If you select Build This Gearbox option and do not have the correct gears on you they will be itemized (gear counts, size, metal type).
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** If you select Build This Gearbox option and do not have the correct gears on you they will be itemized (gear counts, size, metal type) in the Main chat tab.
  
 
==== Example 1 ====
 
==== Example 1 ====

Revision as of 14:15, 13 January 2020

GearBox Design Note's

These are notes based on my experience and are a reminder of how piece together designs for gearboxes.

Process to a gear box

  • You have a device that can use a gear box (such as a quarry).
  • It appears each device will have a random output value associated with it. So you will NOT be able to create a bunch of gear boxes for all quarries as each quarry will have separate output value.
  • A device will have an output value containing a column and a range of ratios (e.g. H65-H78). In the case of a quarry, clicking on it (the quarry) will display a menu that provides the output value range needed for a gearbox.
    • The output value contains a letter A through H which indicates the column the last gear must be placed. The last gear is always in row 8.
    • The output value also contains a number range (from the example above H65-H78). The numbers are percentages or ratios (in gearbox design, percentage and ratio mean the same thing). In our example, we are looking for an output value between 65% and 78%.
  • Once you know with ratio range, you can go to the Gearbox Ratios page and select a row with a ratio value within your device range.
  • Write down or note the Gear Linkage values.
    • The linkage values display gear sizes and mesh connections. So "how" to connect gears, NOT where to place them on the gear design table (that's our job to figure out).
    • As gears go from large to smaller (5/3) ratios go higher (maybe 100% to 120%).
    • As gears go from smaller to larger (3/5) ratios go lower (maybe 120% to 100%).
    • As gears stay the same (3/3) or (4/4) ratios stay constant.
  • Go to Gearbox_Assembly_Table and connecting gears using the linkage values and the Constraints and Meshing subsections of Gearbox_Design_Guide page.
  • The Analyze option of the gearbox design table menu will display percentages for each working (correctly meshed) gear. If gears are too close you will not see a popup display list, only a message on the Main chat tab.
  • Once you have the needed ratio, connect or mesh level 3 or 4 gears to the needed output column (A thru H) and row 8. Remember constraints and meshing rules apply for 3 to 3 (gears must side by side) and 4 to 4 (diagonal).
  • Once to row 8, select Analyze from the table menu to be certain the ratio is correct.
  • Select Build This Gearbox from the table menu.
    • If you select Build This Gearbox option and do not have the correct gears on you they will be itemized (gear counts, size, metal type) in the Main chat tab.

Example 1

Quarry H65-H78 - using 69% output value
  • From the Gearbox Ratios page - gear linkage equals (5/6)*(5/6)
  • Table looks like:
    • A1 - Gear level 5
    • A3 - Gear level 6, then stack level 5
    • C3 - Spacer, then stack level 5 (ratio value 69% met and time to get to column H without change ratios), stack level 4 gear
    • D4 - Gear level 4, spacer, level 4
    • E5 - Gear level 4
    • F6 - Gear level 4
    • G7 - Gear level 4
    • H8 - Gear level 4
  • Analyze to confirm ratio and build to get itemized list of gears needed.

Example 2

2 Quarry solution B441-B507 and F453-F507 - using 463% output value
  • From the Gearbox Ratios page - gear linkage equals (5/3)*(5/3)*(5/3)
  • Table looks like:
    • A1 - 5
    • B2 - 3-5 (level 3 gear, then stack level 5)
    • C3 - spacer-3-5 (spacer for correct height, level 3 gear, then stack level 5 gear)
    • D4 - 3-spacer-3 (Once we mesh a level 3 gear to the level 5 gear ratio will be met. If we place level 3 gear first we can drive to the needed output columns. Stack level 3, spacer, level 3.)
    • D5 - 3
    • D6 - 3
    • B7 - 3
    • C7 - 3
    • D7 - 3
    • E7 - 3
    • F7 - 3
    • B8 - 3 (output 1)
    • F8 - 3 (output 2)
  • Analyze to confirm ratio and build to get itemized list of gears needed.