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Re: Drive Train Choices

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Originally Posted by tuXguy15 View Post
We just want to try something new so we have some experience during off season instead of fulling around with it during build. I think its safe to say that my team has just about mastered 4 - 6 Wheel Drive. We want to try new stuff to see if we like it and want to use it in a future year instead of the same 4 - 6 drive every year. We just don't know which one to pick to start with.
"Which drivetrain should we prototype in the off-season?" is a whole different question than "what are the advantages of each drivetrain?"

If all you're looking for is a simple answer to the former question, I'd recommend mecanum for a few reasons. One is that it can be mastered in a season. Two is that if all else fails, swap out regular wheels and you'll have a drive that you're familiar with. Three is that it will make a good demo bot all by itself, since most people aren't familiar with mecanum wheels.

Hope this helps.
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