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Re: 9 ft/sec for an 8" wheel drive?
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Originally Posted by SerpentEagle
So according to my calculations with this spreadsheet I made, the max speed you can get with a 6 CIM 8" wheel drivetrain is around 9 ft/sec. I've used JVN's design calculator, but noticed that it doesn't account for torque loss (correct me if Im wrong).
Do these numbers seem right? I calculate speed based on gear ratio, torque loss, and mechanical efficiency; here is the spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing
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You definitely need to check your numbers. It will all depend on your gearing. Here is an example.

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