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Re: Wave Robotics 2826 Mini-bot 1.45 sec!

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Originally Posted by bearbot View Post
nice jw is you team using magnets or two small wheels and just a battery
Good question! We are using custom "wheels" with no magnets. Really it just comes down to the physics behind the challenge. What really helped us was understanding the motor power curves, increasing the traction interface to the pole, and having the right amount of applied power to weight ratio for the mini-bot.
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