SWYFT Spike FTC Planetary Gearmotors - 27:1 Ratio

SR-GEARBOX-36-02-27 SWYFT Spike FTC Planetary Gearmotors - 27:1 Ratio is a SWYFT Spike series drive with a two-stage planetary gearbox and a gear ratio of 27:1. This model is aimed at applications where high output speed and significant, but not maximum, torque are required, making it ideal for many dynamic gaming systems.

Key Features and Specifications:

• High Speed with Good Torque: The 27:1 gear ratio provides an output speed of ~222 rpm with a torque of ~39.69 kg·cm (at 6000 motor rpm). Ideal for fast, powerful actions.
• Dual-stage planetary gearset: Provides the optimal balance of efficiency, reliability, and compactness for a given speed and torque range.
• Application versatility: Perfect for high-speed inlets and conveyors, flywheel launch systems, arm pivots, light-duty lifts, and other applications requiring fast, confident movement.
• Compatibility and mounting: Housing features standard M4 and M3 fastening patterns for easy integration with REV and goBILDA components, plus additional M4 holes for side mounting.
• Output shaft flexibility: Comes standard with a 7mm hex socket. A 5mm adapter is available for use with REV Motion components.
• FTC Compatible: Officially approved for use in the FIRST Tech Challenge.

Technical Specifications:

• Gear Ratio: 27:1
• Output Speed: ~222 rpm (at 6000 motor rpm)
• Output Torque: ~39.69 kg·cm
• Gearbox Type: Planetary, 2 stages
• Motor Type: SWYFT Spike (nominal voltage 12V, no-load current 0.4A max, motor torque 1.47 kg cm)
• Encoder: 2-channel quadrature, 28 PPR, compatible with 3.3V and 5V.

For whom: For FTC teams developing dynamic and high-speed mechanisms where both response speed and the ability to overcome moderate resistance are critical. This is one of the most popular and versatile options in the line.