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Unread 04-01-2009, 15:18
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Re: Hovercraft

i think that someone already discussed earlier in this thread using a fan to generate downforce, effectively increasing the normal force on the wheels.

my question is, how would you calculate the amount of suction force that a fan can generate against a solid surface like the playing field? using drive motors to power a fan is really only worth it if there is a significant traction increase.

also, is it legal to generate downforce with a fan?
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