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Re: pic: VersaDrop GrassHopper Drive

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Originally Posted by JesseK View Post
You'll want to evaluate whether it's faster to turn 90 degrees them move straight versus attempt to strafe. For longer distances - definitely turn and go forward. For shorter distances ('juke' moves, or alignment maneuvers) of around 1-2 robot widths, there's no need to gear that for speed.
Good point, I wasn't thinking about that aspect. The lowest speed option with the single speed double reduction is 10.39:1 for 7.25ft/s. Does that speed sound more effective?
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