[dtengineering]

You've got a good point... the FRC field is just too crowded for a mecanum to really open up and put its maneuverability to use repeatedly and consistantly. For years I've been hoping to see a larger field, but realize there are physical limits at the venues.

Ever since we built our mecanum, years ago, I've advocated that you don't build an omni-drive because of competitive advantages, but because of aesthetic ones. A well-driven mecanum (or other omni) is a thing of beauty that will be a joy to drive long after the competition is over.

Mind you, taking our torquey, tractiony, 8wd from last year and burning doughnuts and pushing cartloads of people down the hallway with it is kind of fun, too... but even through it was probably the superior drive train for competitive mobility it wasn't as magical as a mecanum.

Jason

"No fair. Using 1114 in ANY comparison is like arguing Mustangs vs Camaros and then posting a video of Bumble-Bee. "

Great analogy... even if they weren't specifically referring to 1114!