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Taxi Quinn
19-01-2010, 10:07
What are the Benefits of having slick wheels over sticky wheels?

MrForbes
19-01-2010, 10:29
The only reason I can see that you'd want slick wheels for this game, is to use two of them on a long wheelbase 4WD robot, so it is reasonably easy to steer it.

I can think of better solutions, mostly involving the use of more wheels, and aranging them in a clever way.

Traction is a good thing. Turning ability is a good thing. Finding the right compromise might take some experimentation.

Taxi Quinn
19-01-2010, 11:16
I Agree. Sticky wheels so far just seem like the obvious Choice. I just want to find someone who is chosing to use slick and find out why so i get a better picture of both sides.

Jordan2389Diaz
19-01-2010, 11:16
:cool: 2389 decide to go with sticky wheels because it has more pros than cons compared to slick wheels.:cool:

Borisdamole
19-01-2010, 11:20
The only reason I can see that you'd want slick wheels for this game, is to use two of them on a long wheelbase 4WD robot, so it is reasonably easy to steer it.

my thoughts exactly....

slick wheels are good for a robot that is chattering when it turns....

It would still be MUCH better to design a robot that doesn't rely on slick wheels to turn, especially in a year like this when TRACTION IS KEY...

Taxi Quinn
19-01-2010, 11:22
No Way Jordan?! Im on Team 2389 Too. Just Kidding Dude. Add Jordan As A Buddy. He is one cool guy. HAHAHAHAHA::ouch:: Pirates Rule

alicen
19-01-2010, 12:09
you're missing an option :)
what about mechanums or omnis?