Thread: Mechanum Gear Ratio Recommendations
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Unread 14-01-2011, 23:07
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Re: Mechanum Gear Ratio Recommendations
Team 2171 won two regionals on 12:1 BaneBots planetary gearboxes (2008 and 2010). On 8 inch mechanum wheels (2008), I thought that the robot went a little too fast for easy control. On 6 inch wheels (2010) it was still very fast but much easier to control.

20:1 might be a bit slow for this league, depending on your wheel size.

Also, we noticed that there was a performance difference between different makes of motor drivers. You may want to experiment to see what works best for you.


Hope this helps.

Keith Hall
Mentor 2171