[geomapguy]

Originally Posted by Monochron

I really think that "butterfly" is a better name for these actuating drives. It gives a better idea of the characteristics of the drive in that it suggests quick fluttering movement. I know the original reason for naming it "butterfly" has nothing to do with that, but it works regardless.

In addition to that, "Tex Coast" makes it sound like some kind of variation on West Coast which it most certainly isn't. KOP drop center and WCD are similar in comparison to actuating drives and it follows that actuating drives should have a distinct name. Honestly I think that an actuating drive with Mechanums should also be under the class of "Butterfly" simply for nominal organization purposes. It is very convenient and efficient to refer to all actuating drives with one name and then further qualify them with what kind of wheels are in there. "Octocanum" is incredibly misleading.

Sorry to derail the thread, all these different names makes it very difficult for someone curious about different designs to actually learn about them.

Why can't people just let Texas do its own thing.....