2013-10-22 / 18:48 UTC GMT +00:00
AEG’s have 3 gears that work in unison to pull back the piston against spring tension which creates a shot.
The most common material used for gears are steel, some being of better quality than others but they are all designed to do the same thing. Gear sets can run you $20 upwards to $100.
Gears come in a wide variety of Ratio’s designed to pull back high power springs or give your AEG a higher ROF.
13:1, 16:1 are considered high speed gears. These gears are designed to be used in conjunction with a low power spring to provide high rates of fire.
18:1 gears are usually a stock ratio for many different manufacturers.
72:1 gears are high torque used for m130+ springs
32:1 will yield a higher torque. M130+
100:200 are double torque up gear set. M140
100:300 are triple torque up gear set. M150+++
And of course there are helical cut gears. Helical cut gears are normally high torque gears and some say they are quieter than regular straight cut gears.
This is where it can get a little confusing so pay attention.
Higher torque gears need more revolutions of the motor to pull back heavy springs in order for your AEG to shoot. Low ratio gears (high speed) takes less revolutions of your motor but requires lighter springs because the ratio is so low.
Think about your good old 21 speed bike. Imagine that one full revolution of the tire equates to one shot on your AEG in full auto. When you start to pedal in 1st gear it is super easy but it requires a lot more revolutions to complete one full spin of the tire. Think about high torque gears the same way. Because of the ratio a lot of torque is produced but a lot more revolutions of the gears are needed.
Now take that same bike and start pedalling in 21st gear. It’s very hard. Think of this like a high speed gear. One pedal revolution can equate to the tire turning many times. Higher speeds will be attained but the effort needed to get to top speed will also be greater and take longer.
High speed gears equates to better trigger response
High torque gears equates to worse trigger response but it’s easier on your motor.
So if you decide to change your gear set make sure you get the appropriate ratio for the build at hand.
If you have any questions please post them away.
The most common material used for gears are steel, some being of better quality than others but they are all designed to do the same thing. Gear sets can run you $20 upwards to $100.
Gears come in a wide variety of Ratio’s designed to pull back high power springs or give your AEG a higher ROF.
13:1, 16:1 are considered high speed gears. These gears are designed to be used in conjunction with a low power spring to provide high rates of fire.
18:1 gears are usually a stock ratio for many different manufacturers.
72:1 gears are high torque used for m130+ springs
32:1 will yield a higher torque. M130+
100:200 are double torque up gear set. M140
100:300 are triple torque up gear set. M150+++
And of course there are helical cut gears. Helical cut gears are normally high torque gears and some say they are quieter than regular straight cut gears.
This is where it can get a little confusing so pay attention.
Higher torque gears need more revolutions of the motor to pull back heavy springs in order for your AEG to shoot. Low ratio gears (high speed) takes less revolutions of your motor but requires lighter springs because the ratio is so low.
Think about your good old 21 speed bike. Imagine that one full revolution of the tire equates to one shot on your AEG in full auto. When you start to pedal in 1st gear it is super easy but it requires a lot more revolutions to complete one full spin of the tire. Think about high torque gears the same way. Because of the ratio a lot of torque is produced but a lot more revolutions of the gears are needed.
Now take that same bike and start pedalling in 21st gear. It’s very hard. Think of this like a high speed gear. One pedal revolution can equate to the tire turning many times. Higher speeds will be attained but the effort needed to get to top speed will also be greater and take longer.
High speed gears equates to better trigger response
High torque gears equates to worse trigger response but it’s easier on your motor.
So if you decide to change your gear set make sure you get the appropriate ratio for the build at hand.
If you have any questions please post them away.
