Thread: Drivetrain help
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Re: Drivetrain help

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Originally Posted by Gearheads1 View Post
We were so hopeful, six 8-inch pneumatic wheels from Andy Mark configured in a drop center, about 1/8" being directly driven by a CIMPle Box with 2 cims on each side, front and rear tires chained up. Our hopes were dashed when it pulled the batteries way down and refused to do much moving.
Even when you were trying to go straight forward, with no turning??

If so, check to make sure your motors are not fighting each other. It's a common mistake.


Even if that turns out to be the problem and you get it fixed, you will probably have trouble turning. 1/8" is likely not enough with pneumatic tires.