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Re: NEW DRIVE TRAIN with Vex Pro Gear Boxes

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Originally Posted by MelodyPond View Post
Yeah, we're a second year team, so we haven't had much experience driving in competition . Realistically (as I learned the hard way... I'm sure my team is thankful I'm not going to be a driver), it's hard to stay in control moving that fast. We've got a 6 wheel center drop, so turning doesn't seem to be an issue. Would it be?
The issue isn't the wheel pattern, its having the torque to turn 120+ pounds.

Put it on carpet and I'm sure you'll notice a huge difference. And like the guy from 57 said, your low speed will work, and seem easier to control. Other things to consider are robot-to-robot interaction, and the fact that youll never really have room to accelerate to that speed.