direct Drill motor drive wrong or right

[rcubes85]

On our robot we have the robot wheels and shaft connected directly to the drill motors is that wrong. we have no gears just a direct connection. is that good

[Madison]

Originally posted by rcubes85
On our robot we have the robot wheels and shaft connected directly to the drill motors is that wrong. we have no gears just a direct connection. is that good

Umm, no, it's not good. Is it in high or low?

Consider using chains and sprockets to reduce its output 3:1 or so.

[rcubes85]

it is low

[Clanat]

as long as your wheels are small enough (6 inches or less) you should be fine.

[Jeff McCune]

Lots of teams direct drive. It's not a question of being "good" or "bad". If it works for your your team, then it's good. That's all there is to it. Disregard other posts which claim otherwise as they have no knowledge of your team or robot.

[Matt Reiland]

Maybe you could provide a little more info.

As long as the wheels are small and you aren't side loading the transmission too much (Wheel not supported on both sides)

Hey, if the ratio works and it doesn't stall out have fun is what I say.

[Duke 13370]

Without at least a 3:1 ratio (or is it 1:3? anyway, whatever gears it down) you prolly won't make it over the ramp easily. We have the basic mounts and tranny with the big wheels that came in the kit, and we struggle to get over the hill, even in low. This is not a good sign. :(