Thread: Center Wheel Drop?
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Re: Center Wheel Drop?
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Originally Posted by Dr.Gusta View Post
We are using the AndyMark 4in high grip wheels http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-2256.htm

Drive Base is 25in wide x 30in long

Taking the center of the wheel and moving it down 3/16in
1/8 inch is not enough drop. The robot sinks into the carpet about that much. The high-grip wheels also wear like crazy and the center wheel wears more. With 1/8 inch drop you'll eventually have no drop at all.
3/16 might be a bit too much, .150 is the number I always use.
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