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Re: How much does your robot weigh?

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Originally Posted by bobby5150 View Post
We're approaching 120lbs much more quickly than any of us would like... But after all, μ*Fn=Ff, right?
Correct, more weight = more friction. It is very likely that low-gear 6CIM drives are traction limited, rather than torque limited, so while you are sacrificing acceleration (and possibly top speed) you are gaining a huge pushing advantage in the low gear
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