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Re: pic: pre season chassis prototype

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Originally Posted by AdamHeard View Post
If you're looking for precision, the idler wheels actually yield much better results (especially in turns).

If you're not looking for huge precision (most teams aren't) or aren't trying to keep position during turns, doing them on driven wheels is fine (and what most teams do).
Interesting, I haven't heard of that before, good to know!

Does the placement need to be close to the center or dropped wheel then for good contact with the ground? I would think the rocking of the tank drive could impact the traction of the idler.
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