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Re: pic: Lightweight 8 CIM Shifting Swerve Drive Chassis

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Originally Posted by Ether View Post
What makes you think that?
Each wheel is independently steered, and if you had a 6 CIM 4WD tank that was 21" by 35", it would be able to turn in place without too much trouble.

This drive would be able to turn in place or translate without any scrubbing. It wouldn't have any resistance until it turned while driving. I think this relatively small disadvantage would be outweighed by the advantage in a pushing and driving straight.
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