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Unread 17-08-2005, 00:38
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Re: pic: 2 Speed V.2

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Originally Posted by sanddrag
Have you determined that you must be geared for a low 3fps before you can slip the tires without tripping breakers? I'm thinking you can gear a little higher than that and not trip breakers and still slip the wheels.
Off the top of my head...
With 4 CIM motors, a 130lb robot and a coefficient of friction of 1.5...
I'd say you can be at around 6 ft/sec.

(I have run these numbers, once of twice before.)
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