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| (...) Yes, you would think so. But, they don't. Tank Treads look like they have a big "contact-patch" with the ground. In reality, each one only applies pressure in two points (at each wheel), and even those are not in contact with the ground all (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jun-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| "BTW, don't use tank treads." How come? Gut feeling is that it would provide more traction? -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...ugnet.com] On Behalf Of Steve Hassenplug Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 2:36 PM (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jun-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| (...) I suspect you're far from breaking gears or axles. However, keep in mind it is always possible (so don't blame me if it happens) :) Keep the distance between gears & wheels small, so the axles don't twist. Sounds like you still have more (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jun-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| (...) Steve, Thanks for the tips and good wishes. Currently this is what we have: - 3 wheels driven by 3 motors. Each geared down at 15:1 - the wheels do keep spinning when the robot is held in place - very generous size limit, a 250mm cube - so no (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jun-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| (...) Raj One major key to making a good Tug-of-War robot will be making it go the "right" speed. If it goes too fast, some of the "power" will be wasted on speed. If it goes too slow, it won't use all the power it has. To change the speed of the (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jun-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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