Reducing Colson Wheel Diameter

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Reducing Colson Wheel Diameter

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03-04-2016, 22:14

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Re: Reducing Colson Wheel Diameter

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Originally Posted by Richard Wallace

I'll hazard a guess:

The larger wheels spin faster, and exert more traction force because they support more of the robot's weight. That means a slight drag at the smaller wheels, which will be toward the rear in a 6WD because the front smaller wheels are lifted by torque. Rear drag opposes turning, making the robot feel smoother to driver.

Ok, thank you for the explanation.

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