We use slow motions and degrees for turning. when possible we prefer to turn in place then move. Mike On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 11:53 PM, Gajanan Deshmukh <[log in to unmask]>wrote: > Since you are trying different speed and if you like to experiment then try > using a differential gear for better rotation and consistency. The > Hightechkids website has a simple exercise on this option. Try it out first > before you perform surgery on your robot unless you have spare to test it > out. > > http://www.hightechkids.org/sites/default/files/docs/LABdifferentiallab > > Detail explanation on differential is listed in section 2.5 of the > following reference. > > BTW, above text also has Wheel and tire sizes in mm on page 3.37 which can > be found on the wheels. > > Desh Deshmukh > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Hemamalini Manapakkam <[log in to unmask]> > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Sent:* Mon, October 18, 2010 9:20:47 PM > *Subject:* [VADCFLL-L] Tips and tricks for consitency in turning > > Thanks for all those who shared their ideas on gears. > > Can anyone suggest tips and tricks for getting consistency in turning the > robot. > > We have slowed down on turns. It has improved but still lot of error. > > Thanks in advance. > > ------------------------------ > To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit > https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or leave > the list". > VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via VADCFLL-ADMIN-L. Visit > https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-admin-l.html to subscribe. > ------------------------------ > To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit > https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or leave > the list". > VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via VADCFLL-ADMIN-L. Visit > https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-admin-l.html to subscribe. > -- -- Michael Brown Y!:nrune AOL:nrune GPS: Team Virginia Brown's -- To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or leave the list". -- VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via VADCFLL-ADMIN-L. Visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-admin-l.html to subscribe.