Tech + Tool Tip Tuesdays: Transmitting Motion and Snug, Not Stuck!

Transmitting Motion is the act of getting motion from one part of the robot to another using shafts, sprockets, gears, etc. Transforming Motion is the act of changing the turning force (torque) and speed. Torque and speed are inverse to each other, meaning when one increases the other decreases. The two primary systems used to transmit motion in the FTC Starter Kit V3 are sprockets and gears.

Also, when tightening a screw, firm will do. Do not tighten until the screw can no longer turn, because this can damage structure and actuators. Simply secure the screw to the point that the pressure is firm.

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