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Re: CHIPS

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Originally Posted by Matt Adams
I guess I'll just throw the comment out there that you simply can't be competitive with just one pair of motors and no transmission. You simply won't be able to move fast enough or be able to apply enough pushing force.

On another topic

Efficiency isn't really a concern for these motors. You don't worry about running out of juice in a match, you worry about moving faster and pushing harder than other machines. You want more power out of your motors. I'll take getting .5 HP out at 60% efficiency over .45 HP out at 99%. The batteries are rechargeable!!

Just some thoughts,

Matt
you are contradicting yourself, in a way. If running out of juice in a match is a factor, than efficiency is important. But i havent seena ny problems with running low on batteries so yes, i'd agree, max power at a reasonable current is more important.
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