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Re: DART actuators moving at different speeds

Hey, so here are some troubleshooting tips:

* The difference can be attributed to

** one belt is tighter than the other

o Take apart and make sure the belts are the same tautness

*** Wear and scratches

o Take apart and look for them

**** Cim issues

o Use different cims, see if there is a continuation of the problem

* Cims at different ages will run at different rates and possibly fix the problem

* Look for cim with similar wear and tear and run the at same RPM - first year bot in the same mini tough box

*** If not already used, attach potentiometer on each actuator and attempt to fix issue via software

o Use example code found on AndyMark