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Originally Posted by Robotboy12
What is the estimated amount of power needed to lift the robot up the tower using a winch type mechanism.
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In BreakAway, my team climbed using a single CIM motor, through a Dewalt transmission and an additional small reduction with chain to the winch. Not terribly fast.
In Ultimate Ascent, we climbed using two mini-CIMs through a toughbox mini transmission, direct drive on the winch. Fairly fast for the lifting portion.
So, the amount needed I would say is one CIM. But more power means a faster climb, and fast climbs are probably going to be useful.