14-12-2015, 09:48
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AKA: Pinecone
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Re: Intake wheel motors
At this point, seems like the best choices are between the BAG, the mini-CIM, or the 775Pro.
The BAG is great if you want a lighter motor, don't need a ton of power, but your intake might stall. It's also better if you're trying to watch your current draw as it draws less current than the mini-CIM or 775.
The 775 has a lot more power at a similar weight, so if you can spare the current and don't think the intake will ever stall, it's a great choice.
If you need both power and stall protection, and don't mind the weight penalty, than a mini-CIM is the way to go.
In any case, in this modern era of FRC there is simply no better choice than a VersaPlanetary for gearing an intake. The weight penalty is worth it in exchange for the extreme flexibility in gearing options. Your intake should definitely run through a VP, unless you're very sure of the gear ratio and you need every ounce of weight you can get.
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