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Re: multiple motors
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lugnet.robotics.rcx
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Mon, 16 Feb 2004 15:34:21 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics.rcx, Steve Hassenplug wrote:
> In lugnet.robotics.rcx, Jona Jeffords wrote:
> > Now the question to answer before I totally tear down and rebuild a
> > complete robot is; will adding an additional 2 motors to help in forward and
> > reverse motion really add enough to the push to justify the rebuild? We are
> > talking about driving a total of 6 motors from 1 RCX, 2 for the left wheel, 2
> > for the right, and 2 that join in when the robot is moving forward or backward.
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> It's been my experience that a robot with 6 motors will push harder than a robot
> with 4 motors.
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> > Do I have anything to be concerned with as far as the draw on my RCX? Will I
> > burn through batteries much faster?
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> If you're concerned about spending money on batteries, your best bet is to go
> with a 2 motor robot.
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> If you want to build a really strong sumo robot, use as many motors as you can,
> and don't worry about batteries. A new set should make it through the day.
My main concern isn't spending money on batteries, that's just something that
popped in my head when I was listing our questions I had about the 6 motor
solution. My main concern is getting half-way through the tear-down/rebuild
process only to realize it isn't worth it. Your input has tipped me over the
edge and I will be doing this asap.
I appreciate the feedback.
Jona
http://www.24tooth.com - LEGO Robotics Group of Ann Arbor
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| (...) It's been my experience that a robot with 6 motors will push harder than a robot with 4 motors. (...) If you're concerned about spending money on batteries, your best bet is to go with a 2 motor robot. If you want to build a really strong sumo (...) (21 years ago, 16-Feb-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx)
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