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Re: Drivetrain Physics

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Originally Posted by Pault View Post
I am interested in learning about how to calculate top speed, current draw, traction, maybe acceleration or turning ability, etc.

So my question is if anybody here has some links to tutorials on these kinds of things. I understand that this is a very broad topic, so the tutorials might be pretty lengthy, but I have 2 weeks of no school ahead of me to pick it up.
You will find a detailed simulation model that calculates top speed, current draw, traction, and acceleration in this paper:

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/2868

... but it may require some study to understand it.

You can find an up-to-date discussion of turning forces for skid-steer vehicles in the following post:

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...86#post1295286