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Unread 08-02-2003, 10:26
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Al Skierkiewicz Al Skierkiewicz is offline
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Lord,
I have to go with everyone else on this. The gear ratio sounds too high especially with the 9
' wheels. The chalupa motors are strong but the gear ratio will allow you to go fast only if you can get the robot moving. That is a big "if" since the gear ratio will provide so little torque. 8-12 feet per second is a good guide.
As to the electrical draw, the 40 amp breakers are the dominant factor and I would predict some heavy action on their part with this design. Turning will be your greatest draw.
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