Peter wrote:

> You could use a malta cross mechanism to do the movement. This allows the
> motor to pick up speed for 1/4 malta cross drive wheel revolution before
> the pin hits a slot and some leeway in starting/stopping the motor. Thus
> no load on the motor when starting and you could use a smaller motor. 

I don't understand this. Doesn't an electric motor have its highest torque
at 0 rpm (when stalled)? If that's the case, what good would it do to get
the motor going first?

Gerhard
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