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Re: swerve math quiz

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Originally Posted by brennonbrimhall View Post
What differentiates a unicorn swerve drive from a standard swerve drive?

Define "standard" swerve...

Unicorn is "4-wheel independent-steering and independent-driven drivetrain, with unlimited rotation of the wheels and sensors, and no gaps in the sensor feedback?" http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...07&postcount=9 Oh, and it was so named by none other than JVN!

You might also call it an idealized swerve drive. A more common approach is coaxial swerve, where each side rotates together, and has a limited range of rotation (usually no more than 360 degrees). Another approach might be to have all 4 swerve modules rotate together.
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