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WRGibbens
29-01-2007, 23:54
[cdm-description=photo]26537[/cdm-description]
miketwalker
29-01-2007, 23:57
Looking at that drive train layout it looks like you have some major teetering going on because of how far down the center wheel is dropped and how high the others are and close to the center of the robot. Is there a reason why you guys want to teeter like that?
karlcswanson
30-01-2007, 00:02
Looking at that drive train layout it looks like you have some major teetering going on because of how far down the center wheel is dropped and how high the others are and close to the center of the robot. Is there a reason why you guys want to teeter like that?

it looks like there are two andymark wheels in the center, creating the illusion that it is lower.
sdcantrell56
30-01-2007, 00:06
I'm a little bit curious as to why the wheels are so far in? The ramp looks awesome though.
Rich Ross
30-01-2007, 00:06
those wheels are also significantly lower. I know some teams have lowered the center wheels a small amount ( I believe that some of the SoCal teams have done it in the past), but this does seem exceedingly low for that center pair. I hop this works out for you guys, and i hope that the bold, ringer-free strategy works for you as well.
sdcantrell56
30-01-2007, 00:14
Yeah those wheels seem like they have a huge offset typically most teams only offset between 1/4 and 1/8". Hopefully you need the teeter for something though.
NOV8R
30-01-2007, 00:33
The center wheels are only 3/16 inch depressed. There are dual wheels on the center which makes it look more depressed than it is.The shorter wheelbase makes it more manuverable.l
sdcantrell56
30-01-2007, 01:06
Sounds good. I guess it is just an illusion. Moving the wheels out further shouldn't hinder your maneuverability much if any and it will make you a bit more stable IMO.
NOV8R
30-01-2007, 01:20
We are also using a serpentine chain arrangement that likes a shorter wheelbase. We had lots of fun during the off season playing with six wheel drives:yikes:
Arefin Bari
30-01-2007, 01:37
Looks good guys. Now if you guys got two robots on your alliance that can climb up your ramp, that is a definite 60 points.