Mecanum power draw issue when weighted down

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Mecanum power draw issue when weighted down

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29-01-2014, 09:50

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Re: Mecanum power draw issue when weighted down

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Originally Posted by kevin.li.rit

You could always add 4 more cims/mini cims to your 4 gearboxes to increase efficiency. I'd still recommend a higher gear ratio too.

Ether's objections aside, for the cost of four more motors and four more speed controllers, you can just buy new gear boxes.

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