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Unread 08-01-2003, 11:05
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Martin,

We used heavy grit sandpaper last year on the wheels with some success but the level of traction greatly changed throughout the days as the samdpaper filled up with threads from the carpet and the carpet became worn and flat.

I think sandpaper will have issues getting up the ramps and it will probably take off the paint which might be considered damaging the field same for the plastic topper.

We unded up using the supergrip material similar to brecoflex that stayed much more consistent throughout the days of the event

Also the sandpaper is VERY difficult to overcome on a side load for your robot to turn with tank steering.
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