[paper] Simple Motor Calculator

*The discussion thread for the Simple Motor Calculator got closed a while back (I think due to recovery from a server crash or perhaps transition) so I created this thread.

I just uploaded version MCALC16a-02 2/28/2016 1435

Better late than never?

It has 775 Pro, plus the ability for the user to add their own motor specs.

Installation:

  • Make a folder anywhere you want
  • Put MCALC16a-02.EXE in that folder
  • UnZIP the User Defined Motor files into that same folder
  • right-click and drag the EXE to your desktop and create a shortcut there

Now when you click on the desktop shortcut, all your User Define Motor files will be accessible to the program.

I just uploaded Beta version MCALC17b Jan28 2017 Beta 2102](https://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/download/4881)

It has 775 Pro, plus the ability for the user to add their own motor specs.

Please use PM or this thread to report any bugs or ask questions.

For convenience, I just uploaded spec files](https://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/download/4980) (Option q in the main menu) for 2x, 3x, and 4x CIM and 775Pro motors. Unzip this into the folder where you keep the MCALC17b Jan28 2017 Beta 2102 executable.

You can rename them to anything you want. I use numbers 'cause it’s quicker to type.

*For convenience, I just uploaded more spec files](https://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/download/5433) (Option q in the main menu) for CIM, miniCIM, and 775Pro motors.

Unzip this into the folder where you keep the MCALC17b Jan28 2017 Beta 2102 executable](https://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/download/4881).

You can rename them to anything you want. I use numbers 'cause it’s quicker to type.

Interesting tool- however a little difficult to use (even for me, who is no stranger to command line programs)

I actually like the fact that it lets you solve for different variables automatically, and gives you a lot finer details on the motor’s active specs. Most other calculations I’ve done have been putting my finger on one of Vex’s power output graphs and guessing ±20%.

However, for practical use, JVN’s mechanical calculator is still a lot easier to use.

Apples and oranges. Two entirely different tools for two different audiences.

They’re both fruit!