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Originally Posted by Andrew
Since 2003's drill motors were so happy to have a friend (the Chips) we thought we'd add another friend for the drills and the chips this year, the Fisher Prices.
It didn't occur to me to use the Globe Motors in the drive system. Hmmm. Maybe in 2005.
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Be sure to watch your current draw in designing this year then. We haven't had much trouble with six motors (I don't think we ever tripped a breaker last year for example), but that depends on many factors. A robot with too many motored devices (especially those that run constantly), too much friction in its gearboxes, or too high a gear ratio to push other robots can seriously gulp current and cause your battery to run out as well. I personally wouldn't consider using the Globes for driving; they aren't particularly powerful. The gearbox they come with is nice as it is, and increases torque to something useful for non-drive applications, but the Globes just aren't powerful or reliable enough to warrant driving with IMO. Good luck in getting six motors to work well.
