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Originally Posted by EricH
2 FPs with a stock gearbox and a 3-inch diameter winch directly connected to them is enough power to get a 130 lb robot up quickly, like inside of 10 seconds. That's hook at the bottom to robot at the top.
I've seen some other fast ways too.
(P.S. We have another CIM motor available this year, for a total of 5 maximum.)
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I preferred a van door motor direct driving a 1" spool, but we don't have that option this year.
It is definitely possible to lift a 150 lb robot with motor(s), just remember to think about back driving when the power turns off at the end of the match.
