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Re: Think before you link [motors]
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Originally posted by patrickrd
P.S. There are three assumptions I make when choosing the appropriate gear ratio for maximizing your pushing power. You can actually get more pushing power than my point #4 solution above (without changing the coefficient of friction). Can anybody figure out what my assumptions are, and how you might actually get better pushing power than my solution?
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Increase the normal force acting on the wheels, either by lifting something, adding more weight to the robot, or pulling down on something (like suctioning to the HDPE). This will result in better traction (F = Mu N) and the ability to push more.
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