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Because there are no specifically specced obstacles that the drivetrain must overcome at the competition, we should focus on determining the limits of the Rev1 model and gauge if we are satisfied/dissatisfied.
Theoretical Capabilities
Top speed of 1.3 m/s
Assuming 10% efficiency loss per stage applied to the motor running at 80% efficiency (which is its efficiency when operating at the rated speed)
Capable of climbing up 19-degree grass hills without treads
Capable of climbing up to 11-degree sandhills without treads
Test Plan Overview
Speed testing with the aluminum build will be an estimate, since the mass of the rover will be significantly heavier than the carbon fibre version
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