Hello all,

Just 2 small questions: 1) can you connect to the same shaft a control+ L-motor and a XL-motor, or do you need reduction gearing?

                                      2) if yes is it usefull to do so, to get extra power on a driveshaft?

Thanks

The C+/Pup L and XL motors are identical in regards of their speed and torque (data from https://www.philohome.com/motors/motorcomp.htm). The difference is in efficiency, with the XL motor being more efficient. Based on this:

1) Yes you can connect them directly.

2)Yes and No. Yes, you would get more mechanical power, but 2 Xl motors linked together would be more power efficient.

Take my answer with a grain of salt, as I am not well-versed in mechanics, electrics/electronics and especially C+ system, my deductions are based on my limited knowledge and data provided by Philo's tests.

Edited February 26, 20214 yr by syclone

1. Personally I would not hard couple them. They have slightly but still different characteristics in terms of speed and torque.
2. It will be hard to match the ratio (1:1.04) with gears. But what you can do is to couple them with differentials. 

Edited February 26, 20214 yr by Andman