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Re: Team 3489 Category 5 Presents Storm Drive

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Originally Posted by Bryce Paputa View Post
I personally haven't driven a multiple wheel type robot in a while, but I would think that, depending on the game and your strategy, having a slight bit of turning ability in traction mode could be helpful to reduce the amount of wheel actuations.
I can think of a number of times when locking my orientation is beneficial. Auton being the obvious one but any game wherein I have to line up to score while NOT in a safe zone.

If you are using small cylinders for actuation the air use is minimal. Add another tank. To me the benefit of knowing that I physically CANNOT turn under my own power far outweighs the downsides of adding a half pound of air tank.
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