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Re: C-Base Warning

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Originally Posted by P. Fuller View Post
This year, our drive system is going be 4 traction wheels in the back of the robot, and 2 omni wheels in the front. They are all going to be powered by one motor on each side (by linking chain.) Will the dropped center wheels be a problem?
I just wanted to add a note.

Even if you are not using the 6wd center wheels and are going with a four wheel drive setup you MUST make sure that all four side frames are setup with the center hole down, because the other axle holes are also offset from the centerline.
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