Quote Originally Posted by shakesc View Post
Mike, interesting. I guess with the wheels that size the extra reduction is useful. Did you need this for any shock resistance to the motors themselves?
Also I heard that the Dewalts have a winding advance so that they are 7% ? faster forwards than reverse. Just wondered if this was correct and how you then are looking to balance that?

Chris
Offset is mainly for two things- Extra reduction, and shifting the weight balance closer to the wheel axles. As far as the timing, my intent is to get the forward direction driving straight and rely on the fact that it will only be reversing for short distances to deal with the timing issues. It may twist a bit when swinging the weapon, but it shouldn't be all that much since with the balance it should swing the body very smoothly.