Go to Post Dave Lavery says it's pimp? I don't care if the Pope says it's pimp, it still doesn't pass inspection! - MissInformation [more]
Home
Go Back   Chief Delphi > Technical > Technical Discussion
CD-Media   CD-Spy  
portal register members calendar search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read FAQ rules

 
 
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
  #8   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 09-02-2014, 13:03
PVCMike PVCMike is offline
Registered User
AKA: Mike Jr.
FRC #1058 (PVC Pirates)
Team Role: Mentor
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Rookie Year: 2003
Location: Londonderry NH
Posts: 64
PVCMike has a spectacular aura aboutPVCMike has a spectacular aura aboutPVCMike has a spectacular aura about
Re: Macanum Drive Train Problem

It's asking a lot in my opinion to expect that they all output the exact same torques and speeds at a given current. We've run mechanum drives many times. In the past, we've used encoders, gyros and accelerometers to combat the issue of varying wheel speeds. They all proved pretty effective in measuring these variations and sorting them out electronically.

From a mechanical standpoint, I would definitely (with the robot off) give the wheels a spin with your hands to make sure the resistance is relatively the same on all 4 wheels. Also make sure all of your electrical connections are good and tight and that you're getting equal output voltage to each motor.
__________________
Coming up on year 15 with the PVC Pirates!: www.team1058.com
https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/1058
 


Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 23:56.

The Chief Delphi Forums are sponsored by Innovation First International, Inc.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2017, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © Chief Delphi