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Originally Posted by MelodyPond
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?
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If i understand correctly, I believe that when you're moving that fast, your drivetrain has less torque. A drop center 6 wheels minimizes wheel scrub, but a fully weighted drivetrain still needs a certain amount of torque in order to turn. the faster you're geared, the less torque you will have, and there will be a point where your drivetrain is unable to turn under the weight of the rest of your robot.
If I were you guys, i would recommend increasing the reduction from your gearbox to your wheels. You could either purchase the optional 3rd stage from vexpro, or increase the sprocket size on your wheels.