Thread: CIM Drive Train motors
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Unread 27-01-2008, 19:02
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Re: CIM Drive Train motors
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Originally Posted by merybar View Post
Ok thanks for the input. In previous years we are all about power and defense. This year we think its more about speed and the reason for not using 4 drive train CIM's is we think we are going to use one some where else.
Thanks for the help!
Also remember that if you have double (or triple) the motors on your drivetrain, you're going to drain your power much faster. If you get into a pushing match with a robot that has 2 or 3 motors on each side of its drivetrain and you're running single motors, then you MIGHT actually have the extra voltage in your battery to hold your own.

Food for thought.
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