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Originally Posted by ICE_Bear
What motors work to lift the weight of a robot? Of course some have to, but we are at a loss as to what we could use.
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Shameless plug here. If you aren't sure what motor(s) and reduction to use for your climber (or any mechanism), check out the spreadsheet calculator I just posted
here. It lets you vary motor type & number, force, and moment arm and calculates the reduction that will put the motor at peak power output. Then you can check the top speed and see if the chosen motor is strong enough or you need a stronger motor. Technically, any motor will lift the robot's weight if you gear it low enough, but it will be insanely slow if you choose to lift the robot with a throttle motor.