Week 4 (Feb 22 - Mar 1)

This past week we have been checking our calculations in order to submit the AS application. Another update is that after reviewing the motors that will be used in propulsion is that we have come to the conclusion that their motor will be able to power our tilt mechanism. This does not mean that the motor will be used for both applications. We made this decision since the motor that propulsion will use is cheaper than the motor that we were quoted for by Groschopp. The differences are that their motor is cheaper, less torque at similar rpm, and less amperage draw. All these are advantages rather than disadvantages. The cheaper price will help us make our budget smaller and cost effective. The motor produces 150 in lbs less torque at a similar rpm. This is fine because we don't need to move our tilt assembly at 15.5 rpm. We can move it at a lower rpm, which according to the motor spec sheet, the motor will be able to meet our torque requirements at the lower rpm. The lower amperage draw is less load on the power supply.

PM -8014 : Motor Spec Sheet