Thread: How many CIMs in your drivetrain?
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Re: How many CIMs in your drivetrain?
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Originally Posted by ratdude747 View Post
General rule of thumb for motors (at least what I was taught in college): A motor is most efficient when run exactly at the rated power output.
The max power (rated power) of the DC brushed motors used in FRC occurs at roughly half the free speed.

The max efficiency occurs at a higher speed.

EDIT: Jared beat me to it.

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