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Subject: 
Re: different output power at different ports?
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lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab
Date: 
Fri, 15 Jul 2005 08:56:22 GMT
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You're absolutely sure it's not a sticky wheel?

Thomas

In lugnet.robotics.rcx, Steve Hassenplug wrote:
> On Thu, July 14, 2005 10:12 am, Elizabeth Mabrey said:
> > Sorry... I meant "precise hardware verification"  not precious.  I do not
> > the equipment to measure them.   Any suggestion, other than getting extra
> > hardware like a power analyzer,  for trouble shooting?  Trouble shooting is
> > always (well, almost always) fun...
> 
> well, I'm not a precious hardware guru, :) but I find it hard to believe the small
> difference in the electronics would make a noticeable difference in the output of
> the motors.
> 
> If you're using a treaded tankbot, there are several factors in the construction of
> the robot that could cause one side to be harder to turn than the other.
> 
> Here's an easy test.  Try switching the wires, so the "A" output drives the "C"
> motor.  If your assumption is correct, the robot should turn the other direction,
> right?
> 
> Steve



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  RE: different output power at different ports?
 
On Thu, July 14, 2005 10:12 am, Elizabeth Mabrey said: (...) well, I'm not a precious hardware guru, :) but I find it hard to believe the small difference in the electronics would make a noticeable difference in the output of the motors. If you're (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab)

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