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Originally Posted by Greg Needel
I agree that most drivers think that 12 fps is a top speed, but in my opinion that top speed in the gearbox is almost irrelevant. As long as you have enough torque to move your robot at that speed, then you can always drive slower. Just because most drivers push the sticks all the way forward when they drive doesn't mean it is required. It is also possible to reduce the speed in software if you really wanted to.
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Yeah, but he could get more torque AND the same speed if he's got it designed to max out at that desired speed instead of reducing the power to get there.
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Originally Posted by Greg Needel
As for outrunning most other teams...if most teams shoot for 12 fps you won't 
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Most teams I've talked to don't shoot for 12 fps, they shoot for around 10 fps, so you still should be able to outrun them.