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Originally Posted by nnfuller
So I have been looking at a lot of older robots for inspiration for a new chassis design before build season and I was wondering if any veterans could tell me why we don't see casters anymore. I have seen a large number of robots with unpowered omnis, but no casters... Why do you think this is, becase from where I'm standing...
Casters
Pros: - Self Contained
- Pre Assembled
- Bolt and Go Simple
- Smooth Ride
Cons: - Have a "Direction" that must be overcome
- Cannot be Powered
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Because casters tend to change the direction randomly depending on how they start. Ask any FLL team.