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Re: WCD vs Standard

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Originally Posted by JosephC View Post
To my understanding, A live axle is one that supports part of the weight of a robot and drives the wheel(s) connected to it. A dead axle is one that carries part of the weight of a robot but does not drive the wheel(s). The wheel(s) rotate on the end of the dead axle.
Live axle = Axle turns, wheel is keyed to the axle.
Dead axle = Axle is fixed, wheel turns on the axle.
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