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Re: Tips on Improving Robot Design

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Originally Posted by SuperNerd256 View Post
Just my opinion, but GET THE MECANUM WHEELS OFF!

I know the omnidirectional drive is cool, and looks promising, Any standard tank drive system will easily push you all match long.
don't ask me to explain how. But the robot my team built this year was able to push several tank drive robots during matches even though we had mecanum wheels. While they do typically have less friction and pushing force, it's not as crippling as you would think