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Re: Mecanum vs Treads

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Originally Posted by buchanan View Post
Mecanum drivetrains, like every other, have advantages and disadvantages, but some of the disadvantages being discussed here are overstated and/or misinformation.
I'm not sure if experience is misinformation though. In 2012, my old team (1002) used meccanum wheels, and the center of gravity was somewhere close to the back. This affected driving in more than one way. The robot strafed at offset angles, and sometimes, especially on the key, the robot wouldn't even go straight properly! It was not at all an optimal experience. I'm not trying to say don't do meccanums, I'm just trying to say that you should keep weight distribution in mind.
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