View Single Post
  #101   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 24-08-2014, 23:02
DanBrowne's Avatar
DanBrowne DanBrowne is offline
Fear the Polos!
FRC #3467 (Windham Windup)
Team Role: Mechanical
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Rookie Year: 2012
Location: Londonderry
Posts: 9
DanBrowne is on a distinguished road
Re: Penalizing mecanum wheeled robots durring alliance selection.

The issue I see with mecanums is that a lot of teams don't drive them like mecanums. They drive them like tank and don't take advantage of the omni-directional capabilities of the wheels. If mecanums were driven correctly (like Team 126 and 58. They know how to drive!), then I think we would be having a different discussion.

It's the same for all configurations. Omnis should be driven like Team 33 did. Swerve. Well if you made a swerve then you know how to drive it correctly because your that smart!

The key to a well driven drivebase is taking advantage of your drives strengths and weaknesses. Tanks shouldn't get t-boned because they can't get out of it. Mecanums shouldn't stay in corners to long because they can't push their way out if they get defense.

In my book, go tank! Only use mecanum if you drive it right and don't waste your time. Unless you want to try something new. Then go for it with gusto and lots of patience!
__________________
"Science. When things tell you things about other things." - Mr. Chin
2014-Archimedes Division Winners
2014-New England District Engineering Inspiration Award Winners
2014-Northeastern District Winners
2014-Northeastern District Engineering Inspiration Award Winners
2014-UNH District Chairmans Award Winners
2014-UNH District Winners
2013-Pine Tree Regional Winners
2013-Archimedes Division Quarter-Finalists
Reply With Quote