Driving Straight with Encoders

[raptaconehs]

Originally Posted by Ether

What is the gear ratio of your gearbox, and what are the diameters of the driving and driven pulleys?

Also, what diameter are the wheels?



Have you measured the belt tension?

My manufacturing leader isn't sure of the gear ratio on the gear box. The diameter of the driving pulley is 2.75 inches. The diameter of the driven pulleys are 3 inches. The diameter of the wheels are 6 inches. We aren't sure how to measure belt tension