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Re: Casters vs. Unpowered Omni wheels

We used four casters on the corners, and two powered wheels centered on the sides. Using a tank drive program it worked quite well.

Pros:
1. Cheap!
2. They work!

Cons:
1. Wobble while they orient themselves
2. Look lame
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