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6wd swerve, it has been done
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Re: What is the difference between a 6 wheel swerve and a 4 wheel swerve?

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Originally Posted by Ether View Post
But if the wheels are not steered independently AND you have drop-center wheels, of what use is the steering? (Unless the center wheels are omni or low traction?? In which case, what's the point?)
All of the wheels are steered together. The center wheel is dropped. All of the wheels are traction wheels.

I believe the part your missing is that the left and right sides are powered seperatley. This allows for operation similar to a normal 6WD drop center tank drive when all of the modules are pointed straight. However this still allows us to operate like a swerve with all modules steered and powered together.

Hope that helps.
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