Thread: Stepper motors in swerve drive?
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Unread 29-08-2010, 16:20
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Trying to program the swerve drive
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Re: Stepper motors in swerve drive?
As Chris said, it takes a lot of torque, and the experience using pots is good experience for a build season. Personally, I tend to want to overpower a system and have to compensate in software, and not have to struggle with power issues.

Good luck in whatever you decide to do!
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