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Unread 11-01-2011, 10:37
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Re: Drivetrain First Thoughts?

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Originally Posted by Ether View Post
What do you mean by the word "inefficient" in this context?
By the very nature of the wheels, you're transmitting some of the force supplied by your motors into vectors other than your desired direction of travel. Because of the angeled rollers, you don't get 100% of the power of your motors at any given time (aside of rotating in place).