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Originally Posted by F22Rapture
Traction is probably the wrong word, but it's easier to deflect the force of a longbot than it is a widebot.
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Why?
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Originally Posted by F22Rapture
most longbots have drop-centers so depending on the wheel types (some teams like to put omni's in the front) and whether or not it's 6wd or only has the back 2 sets powered, a longbot on a drop-center pressed up against another robot may or may not have the same footing that a widebot which usually wouldn't have the drop-center would have.
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If there are omni-wheels, then yes traction will be effected.
Drop center longbots wont be effected if they are hit from the front or back, but yes they could "spin out" if it from the side, due to the shorter wheelbase.
What does
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may or may note have the same footing
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mean?