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Re: pic: 6wd Chassis Design

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Originally Posted by theprgramerdude View Post
If they are frugal with weight and keep it at about 100 pounds w/ battery and bumpers like we did in '11, the Cimple boxes aren't a bad choice. The reduced weight makes it much easier to accelerate, and thus easier on the motors. The speed can be harder to control in tight spaces (probably not the best choice for most of LogoMotion), but it really helps when cruising down the field. Cross-field runs occur in about 4-5 seconds with it from stop, which can really save time
Assuming you used 6" wheels (which is what the OP has), did you do an analysis to see how much faster cross-field runs from a dead stop would be* if you had more than just the CIMple box's 4.67:1 reduction?


* and less current draw, and quicker acceleration and easier control in tight spaces


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