Methods of adding ballast to underweight robots

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Methods of adding ballast to underweight robots

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25-02-2009, 10:03

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Re: Methods of adding ballast to underweight robots

It had been alluded to earlier in the thread, but keep in mind that ballast is a great way to move/control your center of mass. Where you place it will have a great impact, and can be used to improve robot control, improve acceleration, and prevent tipping.

Also keep in mind that this brand new weight will change your robot handling, and your drivers may have to re-learn how to drive the robot.

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