08-10-2013, 20:47
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Engineering Coach
AKA: Allen "JAG" Gregory
 FRC #3847 (Spectrum) Team Role: Coach
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Re: VersaWheel vs Traction wheels
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Originally Posted by BBray_T1296
Alright, thanks for the info! we were talking about testing new drivetrain configurations and this came up. We have some spares we got last year, so we will probably try it anyways, but we probably will not buy more. The idea, at least, was to have 8-10 wheel tank drive (2.875" diameter) with each composed of 3x0.4" units for a total of 24-30 BaneBot Wheels. I liked the idea of the 0.8" thickness but was not sure how much more/less sturdy they were than 2x0.4" side by side.
If they wear out too quickly, (to us, versa-wheels don't wear out prohibitively quickly) though, they probably won't be an option |
Why not just use 3" colsons? I'm just wondering what advantage you are trying to get by using BB on the drivetrain?
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