Thread: Kitbot/cims/transmissions running too slow?
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Re: Kitbot/cims/transmissions running too slow?
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Originally Posted by Swampdude
We had our kitbot running today and did a speed test.
Our configuration was using 6" wheels.
also used the 21 tooth for the counter shaft
and the 28 tooth for the wheels
we measured it's speed to be 5'/sec

If you figure those cims are running at 5300 free speed
reduced 12.75:1 (gear) and 1.333:1 (sprocket)
we should have been moving 8.15'/sec
I assume you've check this, but make sure you're getting full power. The led's on the speed controls should be green in full "forward" and red in full "reverse." If they're not, recalibrate your speed controls.
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