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calculating RA torque
Hi,
can anyone help with calculating torque required at the RA shaft if the only parameters known are the weight and length of the scope?
I know torque = force x distance and
force = torque / distance
but how do you calculate force?
Reason I wanted to calculate is to make sure I use the right gearbox and mechanical components with the correct torque rating.
taking a simple example, a scope of 800mm length, with midpoint at the RA axis, RA shaft of 50mm, scope weight -> 7kg, ra shaft axis is parallel to ground at 0 deg.
is it possible to calculate torque required to overcome inertia and rotate the shaft with that scope?
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