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Unread 12-01-2013, 22:45
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Re: Do you think air currents will be an issue?

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Originally Posted by B Dot View Post
From what i remember, the fans in lunacy were used to create more downforce as well as a lateral force to aid their speed around the low friction surface. I am not sure how this would translate to hindering another team and their ability to score
We (1771) used two ducted fans on our lunacy bot. They provided about 10 extra pounds of thrust, laterally of course.

It was great, we could push anything around.

On the other hand, engaging the fans would drop our battery to about 6 or 7 volts. The battery would be shot every match.

Point being, I think for any robot to create airflow to deflect the fast moving Frisbees, it will be at a high battery cost.
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