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Re: Optimal wheel size...

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Originally Posted by ttldomination View Post
Do note if you use the ~5500 value of RPM, that will be the robot's speed under no load. Unfortunately, the CIMs will experience some load. For a better approximate, use half the free RPM or plug in your preferences into JVN's design calculator.

- Sunny
80 percent is ussualy the correct figure to use. 81 percent if you wanna get technical. (for CIMs)
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