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Re: How many wheels are you going to use this year

I highly recommend that any teams planning to use wheels that will not always be in contact with the ground consider the implications of R06. I'm not a rules expert, and I haven't searched the GDC site to find if this question has been asked and answered, but I think a strict interpretation of R06 does not allow for wheels to be in contact with the ground only some of the time. To quote:

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Originally Posted by R<06>

The ROVER WHEELS must be used in a "normal" orientation (i.e. with the tread of the wheel in contact with the ground[...]

(emphasis mine)

It doesn't say that wheels must start in contact with the ground - it says they must be in contact with the ground, and doesn't seem to make any exceptions.

So, my overall point is, if you are planning to use wheels that are not in contact with the ground, please carefully consider the implications of this rule. If you have already asked on FIRST Q&A and received an answer, feel free to ignore me. Also, keep in mind that "everyone on Chief Delphi agreed that it meant X" is not going to matter to the inspectors.

Best to everyone
Paul

Re: How many wheels are you going to use this year

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Originally Posted by Matt C (Post 802264)

6wd but only 4 points of contact with the floor at a time.:yikes:

Same, though we might use some sort of suspension to keep all 6 on the ground at the same time, but do not take on much weight.

Re: How many wheels are you going to use this year

Crap I choose 2 on accident... we're using 4 wheels, with one motor on each side. Each motor will be chained to two wheels, with one chain.

Re: How many wheels are you going to use this year

10 wheels. 2 motors. Tank drive.

Re: How many wheels are you going to use this year

6 Wheels, front two raised 1/4 inch from the floor, back 4 driven.

Re: How many wheels are you going to use this year

We've been using 48 all season and it's been working well enough for us.

Re: How many wheels are you going to use this year

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Originally Posted by AdamHeard (Post 846580)

We've been using 48 all season and it's been working well enough for us.

Are you Serious? If so Pictures would be awesome.

We are using 6 wheels total. 2 per crab swivel up front (4 total in front) with 1 wheel per stationary mount in the rear (2 total in back).

Re: How many wheels are you going to use this year

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Originally Posted by JasonF (Post 850501)

Are you Serious? If so Pictures would be awesome.

We are using 6 wheels total. 2 per crab swivel up front (4 total in front) with 1 wheel per stationary mount in the rear (2 total in back).

their pickup rollers are lined with little rc car tires, taking advantage of the original poster not specifying "rover wheels"

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Originally Posted by Aren_Hill (Post 850506)

their pickup rollers are lined with little rc car tires, taking advantage of the original poster not specifying "rover wheels"

Ahhhh that explains it. Tricky :P