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Boe bot Torque

Spartan001Spartan001 Posts: 8
edited 2009-12-10 17:39 in Robotics
Does the Boe-Bot have enought torque to tow a few cans of soda?

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  • dandreaedandreae Posts: 1,375
    edited 2009-12-10 16:35
    The Boe-Bot will be limited to the traction dependending on the surface in most cases.· The servos are rated at 44oz torque.

    Dave

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  • Beau SchwabeBeau Schwabe Posts: 6,566
    edited 2009-12-10 17:05
    As Dave mentions, the servos are rated at 44oz/in torque. If you factor in the wheel diameter of 2.62 inches and assume that "two" motors will be working together, your total amount of torque would be about 67.2 oz/in.

    (44oz * 4) / 2.62in = 67.2 oz/in

    The limitation would be the traction depending on the type of surface, and the amount of incline.

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  • WhitWhit Posts: 4,191
    edited 2009-12-10 17:39
    Spartan001,

    You could tow them on a rolling or sliding platform for sure.

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