Knowledge Base

Set Wheel Speed Block

output-onlinepngtools__10_.png This block works for Ruby Robot!

The Set Wheel Speed block sets a target speed for the robot's two wheels. It differs from the Set Motor Power block in that it performs a constant closed-loop control system behind the scenes, maintaining a steady speed for the robot's wheels by applying the right motor power in order to reach and maintain the target speed applied.

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Each wheel's speed can be set individually. 

 

Driving Straight

In order to drive the robot in a straight line, both motors must turn at the same power and in the same direction:

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Positive values will turn the motor forward, while negative values will turn the motor backward.

Turning

In order to turn, apply different values to wheels.
Here are some examples:

Different values of the same sign (positive or negative) will result in a smooth turn in the direction of the lower value:

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Values of the same number but the opposite sign (positive and negative) will result in a screw turn (sometimes also called a point turn, or a turn on the spot) in the direction of the motor turning backward.

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A 0 value in one of the motors will result in a pivot turn, where the robot spins on the axle of the wheel who's motor is at 0 power:

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