REV 1 FRC Motor Selection

REV 1 FRC Motor Selection

Summary of Max Torque Findings (Rounded Up)

  • A1: 16 Nm

  • A2: 200 Nm

  • A3: 105 Nm

  • A4: 30 Nm

  • A5: 30 Nm

  • A6: 18 Nm

Safety factor of x1, since calcs were based on a 10kg moving load.

 

Note: max torque with CIM motors and the highest safe gearbox of 1:50 gives a max load torque @ stall of 120 Nm

 

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Assumptions

Each planetary set is 97% efficient

A1

Motor: Mini CIM Motor

Gearbox: 1:50 (1:10 first stage, 1:5 second stage) 1/2" shaft w/ 1/8" key

Specs with gearbox:

  • Stall Torque: 120.5 Nm

  • Torque @ peak power: 60.25 Nm

  • Speed @ peak power: 58.4 RPM, 0.97 RPS

  • Current @ peak power: 44.5 A