Best torque/speed balance for sumobots?

[Lana]

I wonder how to calculate it...

Does anyone have some sort of function?

Thank you.

[frodo]

go to http://www.societyofrobots.com/calculator.shtml for calculations.

[TrickyNekro]

Hard to believe that I see any girl around...
Ok... for what weight are we talking...

Speed vs torque is a matter of tactic...
Either you try to get them off the ring or full ahead ram them.... respectively...
But high torque doesn't always mean a kill, although tricks require more programming...

So, what are you thinking...

Lefteris,
Greece

[Soeren]

Hi,

Maximize torque and weight within allowed limits, speed isn't quite as important, as long as you can catch up with your opponent.
Keep a good grip (i.e. "sticky" tires) and stay low compared to wheel base with your design, then you'll be harder to move/tilt.

Oh, and make sure you're absolutely scraping the floor - leave a gap for a wedge and someone will tilt you.
(You might wanna make the edges wedge shaped to tip opponents yourself).