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Re: Mecanum Drivetrains

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Originally Posted by Jared View Post
Finally, realize that there are many teams that will immediately disregard your robot in alliance selections. While I don't agree that all mecanum robots are bad, many teams have this opinion, and just won't choose a mecanum robot for eliminations.
This opinions is based on the fact that given a robot with 6wd or an mecanum drive the 6wd offers more tactical flexibility in that they can hold their ground better should I need to stick them in the way of someone else for a couple seconds. The exception to this was in 2012 - Mecanums were practically DNP for me due to their difficulty with the bridges.

Please don't assume it's a bias AGAINST mecanum, perhaps it is merely a difference in priorities and needs.
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