Thread: Slide Drive
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Unread 12-07-2011, 18:55
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Re: Slide Drive

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Originally Posted by Vikesrock View Post

After coaching 2175 at Champs I have mixed feelings about the drivetrain. Like other omnidirectional drivetrains I would recommend a practice robot or other way to get substantial drive practice in order to take full advantage of the increased maneuverability.

I personally would have preferred a standard 6wd or 8wd setup.
Great point! A lot of H drive and mecanum teams don't get the practice they need and mostly drive their robot as a tank rather than using their drivebase for what it is made for.
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