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Re: pic: 6 week swerve

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Originally Posted by lukedude43 View Post
Which is why we're playing around with last years robot in high gear with max motor speed turned down in code.
Good.

However, the principle of limiting power-train speed in code, typically done via limiting the maximum voltage from each motor controller, is very bad. This artificially cripples the drive train, which is likely the most important sub-system on your robot. You might consider using chain, belts, or another lower-profile means of getting the gear reduction you should have inside of the envelope you're limited to.
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