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Re: Team Code Orange 3476 2012 Robot Showcase "Pipeline"

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Originally Posted by Borobo View Post
the video says that you used a west coast drivetrain, but unless I'm mistaken, WCD refers specifically to one where the drive axles are supported only on one end, without any extension of the frame around them. the benefit of this is that the wheels can be placed as far as possible apart, giving a robot better turning and stability.

You may be right, but not according to the FIRST wiki: http://www.firstwiki.net/index.php/Drive_train