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Re: How slow is too slow?

if there is sufficient practice among drivers, (usually by the time nationals rolls around..hehehe) a high top speed, if done within the limits of the team in question, done comfortably, the benefits are immense and immediately measurable. There was a direct happy finish for our team in Atlanta more than once due to our high gear.
Check out the final seconds of Match 53 at http://www.soap108.com/2004/movies/arc/index.cfm

where we streak across the field and prevent 1272 from capping.while that could have been done with 12 seconds left with a lower top speed, the fact is we spent another good 5 seconds manuvering with our grabbers, forcing the 2X ball to drop. Without that extra time, it is very likely that we wouldnt have succeeded. Thanks FEDS


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Originally Posted by George1083
I do think anything over 8 to 10 fps is too fast.

I formed this opinion after years of watching drivers do their thing. When machines went faster than about 10 fps, the drivers got very sloppy; they just weren't able to accomplish their tasks consistantly. Many times, they didn't use their top speed at all!

A slower top speed helps to keep your motors cool and gives you a bit more pushing force in addition to helping your drivers out.
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