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Re: Examples of wide-based robots using traction and omni wheels

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Originally Posted by SuperNerd256 View Post
We thought of doing a 6WD drop center, but that would make us even less stable than we are now.
With a very small drop, it is very stable (the kop drop is huge, 1/8 is about a fifth of the kop drop). Fully loaded and on carpet, the drop is barely noticeable. It also helps that we are using small wheels. Four wheel drive will always have an up on stability.

I'll post a "drivers review" about it when we start practicing next week.
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