Thread: Drive Train design roadblocks
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Re: Drive Train design roadblocks
As Henry pointed out to me just a few minutes ago (which I'm very surprised never occurred to me), it seems the second current reading is for the total draw from both gearboxes. A simple, well put answer, it would seem.

Now I am faced with figuring out what factor is causing my calculations to produce such high currents at (theoretical) max speeds much lower than those of other teams. For instance, with the gearing I'm now working with I have a current draw of 97A (194A total) at a max speed of 10.5 ft/s. Any suggestions?
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