Thread: Why is swerve so slow?
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Unread 11-06-2014, 22:16
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Re: Why is swerve so slow?
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Originally Posted by Tyler2517 View Post
Something else to note swerve drives are typically heaver then a skid/west coast ect decreasing acceleration.
So you're telling me the 120 lb robot with swerve will accelerate slower than the 120 lb robot with 6WD because it weighs more.



Swerve drives are not inherently slower than any other drive system.
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