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Re: COTS Shifter Comparison Question

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Originally Posted by notmattlythgoe View Post
What if you are direct driving mechanum?
whats the point of shifting? your limited to the traction of the wheels, your not going to trip the breaker at any reasonable speed. It'll just slip. (try to stay away from mecanum, they tend to be a disadvantage if any team against you has a decent drive train. you've never seen a mecanum robot on einstein.
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