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Re: pic: 1251 Prototype v 1.2

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Originally Posted by tkwetzel
That is not true. You could assume whatever efficiency of energy translation you want, but whatever number you use would be an estimate without knowing other information. You also have to estimate a few otehr numbers. But tehy gave you the angle and distance traveled.
You could, but the easiest assumption to use is the motor/tranny speed to the wheels. Problem with using the ball's throw is that you must estimate he distance, then the power transmission efficiency, then backsolve for RPM. Lots of error, though either way. it's hard to guess.
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