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What is the advantage of a compound gear train?
Allows the same gear ratio in a smaller space
How to reduce friction in a gear train?
Lubricate moving parts
How do you make a gear system more efficient?
Lubricate moving parts to reduce friction
What are the necessary features of a gear diagram?
Solid lines must be used Crosses must be in the centres Must have double outlines
What is an advantage of using a microcontroller in a pneumatic circuit?
The control of the piston movement could be easily changed.
What is an advantage of using a microcontroller over a hard wired circuit?
The program can be easily changed if there are mistakes
What is an advantage of using a computer simulation instead of building a circuit?
There is no risk of damaging the components. It’s easier to see faults with the circuit.