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    Undergrad Torque and holding torque question

    lol, no problem :) So if I have a 3" flywheel weighing 2 lbs it would be the radius 1.5*2/12 to get 0.25 ft-lbs? Ya, I'm only getting the one to start to test on my prototype. Thanks!
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    Undergrad Torque and holding torque question

    Thanks Schipp! Thats simple enough :) I have a supplier lined up already who has motors that spin well beyond that with little trouble they were just asking for my loading so they don't under size it. Thanks again, much appreciated!
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    Undergrad Torque and holding torque question

    Oh, sorry... I guess the power the motor would require to maintain the flywheel at target speed. The speed it will be spinning at is 10,000 rpm
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    Undergrad Torque and holding torque question

    Hello, I am bit lacking in knowledge in this area and would really appreciate some help :) I am building a gyroscopic device and need to calculate the starting torque and holding torque that a motor would require to wind up and spin a 2.5 inch flywheel that is .75 of an inch thick and...