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Re: Long vs. Wide Drivebase

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Originally Posted by GBilletdeaux930 View Post
I think you are overestimating how tippy the bridge is. You can be pretty offset and the bridge will still stay "balanced"

http://youtu.be/-AMaqqmoLgQ?t=1m27s
The offset isn't the problem; the amount of space available for turning is. With 2 other robots, even if they're sideways, you'll only have 20 inches or so in which to turn.
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