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Originally Posted by T^2
We observed (anecdotally) that at our true top speed of 17.1ft/s (tested under 60fps camera) with a 3-CIM ballshifter, we had trouble shifting at less than 50-55psi. Our robot weight was about 135lbs; feel free to do the rest of the math.
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This is great info. Not encouraging, since I was hoping the cylinders had a lot more safety factor, but good to know.
F = P x A, so that works out to about 25 lbs-f. Anyone else have data to support this?