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Re: Drive Train Calcs - Not trusting my results

When gearing for 15 ft specifically, the "Time to Travel 15ft, vs. Gearing" curve is mostly flat from a ~5.5:1 ratio all the way to a ~9:1 ratio (assuming a 148-lb robot). Then consider that a robot on the field won't go in a straight line too many times during a match, particularly in elimination matches where there will be plenty of defense to get around.

The same negligibility applies when doing comparative 'drag race' graphs. A robot geared 5.5:1 won't gain any worthwhile distance on a 9:1-geared robot over 15 feet.

I'll poke around in your spreadsheet now. [edit -- seems fine]
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