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Re: 1885's prototype...first version

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Originally Posted by 75vs1885 View Post
Thanks!
We wouldn't use 6 cims if we had a single speed, the gearbox has the capability to have 6, but it isn't necessary for our purposes. Although, I don't know if we would use 6 with a shifter.
Use at least 4 cims for drive IMO. Very few manpulators on a bot will need more than 2 cims for power.

Shifting is a great thing for 6 cims, as you can use the low gear for positioning the robot for accuray, and the high gear for moving at 18fps+.