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Originally Posted by Siri
If this is the reasoning, why is it better than swerve?
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Saves motors, time, and is incredibly easy to use. If you want a truly great swerve, you have to use 8 motors, which is a lot of the motors you have and use. An octocanum or butterfly is just as maneuverable and only uses 4 motors, but there is no pushing power to the side. Why is pushing power on the side needed? And as said, too much easier. Swerve is cool but fairly wasteful.
Back to the original post, as stated there is no perfect or best drivetrain. Discuss what is needed (maneuverability for an intricate field, or pushing power for obstacles). My personal favorite is octocanum, because it's easier to design and make and maintain. And it covers all your bases (it's two drivetrains!)