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Re: Need general drive train expertise

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Originally Posted by chrisfl View Post
The charts for different ratio spreads on the vex website show loaded output FPS. What weight load is vex using? And does the load make a big difference if vex tested with a 100lb load and our robot is roughly 140lbs with bumpers and a battery? Would the weight difference change the speeds?
Weight does have an effect on robot speed. The heavier it is, the slower it goes. You can use the WCP drivetrain calculator to experiment with different robot weights and speeds.
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