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Allrighty then, my renderings are up. (as soon as they are approved)

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What are the benefits of a 6WD over 4WD?

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I like the removable 6wd modules. Reminds me of something I will be seeing alot of this year.:)

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hmm yes tom, it kinda does

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You get more contact area between the drive wheels and the carpet when you use more wheels.

Some will argue that the reduced weight on each wheel makes it no more effective than a four-wheel system. Others will counter with the idea that the carpet fibers bend and thus have a maximum static friction force they will support for a given area.

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With this 6 wheel setup with omni wheels in the corners you drag your wheels a lot less on the ground when you are turning in place. With 4 wheels you end up having more motion perpendicular to the wheel which, given a lot of traction in your wheels can really strain your drive train, and make turning much slower.