Welcome, aspiring robot overlords. In this esteemed institution, we'll be covering the fundamental principles of robotic motor control. It's time to upgrade your mechanical mind.
A gear ratio is the ratio of the number of teeth on the driver gear to the number of teeth on the driven gear. It's like a math problem, but with more metal and less math anxiety.
Example: If the driver gear has 10 teeth and the driven gear has 20 teeth, the gear ratio is 1:2. Simple, right?
Continue to Gear Ratios 101Motors are like the brains of the operation. They're what make the robot go, but not all motors are created equal.
DC motors are like the lazy friend who always says 'I'll get right on it.' AC motors are like the overachiever who always says 'I'm 99% efficient, I swear.'
Learn more about Motor EfficiencyHydraulics are like the robot's secret shame. They're what make the robot's joints go 'clickety-clack,' but not in a good way.
It's like the robot's equivalent of a bad haircut – it's a mess, but you can't live with it.
Understand the horror of Robo-Hydraulics