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Re: pic: 6WD Sheetmetal Chassis

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Originally Posted by 2185Bilal View Post
ohh im sorry, i was saying that i really like the design but i would only chain four wheels, and in the front put like omni-wheels so the turn ability is increased. Like the way the u have it now, it will turn but not as fast as it could
As has already been stated, the center wheels are dropped to ensure smooth turning. Generally, to improve turning performance, you can either drop the center wheels or add omnis at one or both ends. Doing both is not necessary.
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