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Re: Motors not running full speed?

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Originally Posted by team3511 View Post
The speed difference is noticeable. Last year we could spin the tires in place if we really wanted, now it's hardly moving fast enough to keep up with someone walking.

We're using the CIM motors and toughboxes from andymark. Not sure of the gear ratios.

Will do more testing on the Jags' outputs tomorrow.
I'd check your gear ratios and expected drive speed against your previous robot. It is easy to miss something like that.
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