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Unread 25-02-2011, 09:24
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Re: Under 1 sec mini bot

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Originally Posted by BrendanB View Post
We geared ours for a 3 to 1 ratio. Some teams have opted for just direct drive to eliminate parts to make it lighter.

It is all about finding a balance!
I predict that all of the fastest minibots will mount their wheels directly on the motor shafts. Our minibot team identified this as a necessity very early. Unfortunately we didn't have the fabrication abilities or man-hours to make it happen on our minibot.
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