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Re: Remedy a too dropped center?

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Originally Posted by meibnotu View Post
Our robot features drop center for various reasons and it has been very advantageous, but the team has come to the conclusion that the drop center might be too dropped. During Peachtree Regional we duct taped on 4 boxes of roller chain, an extra sim, and an air tank. The ballast was very effective but we noticed that it was effecting our ability to move quickly across the field so all of the ballast got removed. Suggestions to adjust the drop center slightly with less janky solutions?
How are a ballast and the center drop related?

It would be helpful if you could describe what you didn't like about the movement of the robot with the ballast compared to before it was added.

We ran a 5/16" drop this year, which is one of the larger drops I have ever seen, and have no issues @114 pounds + battery and bumpers.
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2010 GKC Finalists
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