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Re: Need help in deciding the configuration for an off season chassis prototype
Just a reminder, off the subject of dimensions, make sure you test the base under full weight. If your team generally build way under the weight limit and is 30lbs underweight, make sure you account for that. If your team pushes the limit to 119.9 lbs like we usually do, then your base when being tested should be around 140 lbs total (robot, battery, bumper). If you don;t test with weight you will see dramatically different traction results
If you want to get fancy you should even raise the weight a bit to account for how high your Center of Mass will be. Accurate testing in the offseason yields predictable results in the onseason.
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