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Re: Drive systems

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Originally Posted by Roboticsismylif View Post
We have protyped the tank treads we would be using, and they're basically built. It's just we have been hearing some bad things about treads. We also do have a shooter on our robot to throw balls to the other side and make shoots if we have to.
Make sure you test them on carpet. Floor =/= carpet, and turning is often a problem in high-traction drive trains.
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