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Re: Odd 8 Wheel Tank Drivetrain Idea

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Originally Posted by Bryce Paputa View Post
Have you guys tested your drivetrain without the actuation? Or did you start out with it? Your drivetrain actually was what gave me the idea and what I'm trying to get is the same result in the lightest, simplest form possible.
Yes we've tested it, and it really depends on how likely your robot is ever to recline onto the back wheels. You generally want a low CoG, so if it's low enough you will never have the back wheels touch the ground while accelerating. You could definitely experiment with the drop though and may find different results. We found it works best to actuate one side, and it was still pretty light, at about less than or equal to 30 lbs.
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