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Re: AM14U2 Platform Upgrades

The video only shows going up the platform straight on. I don't trust that all drivers are going to be able to avoid going up the corner of the platform or riding along it sideways. A dead robot in is unpleasant for your entire alliance. One of their partners could push them off but that will take time that could be used for scoring more points.

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Originally Posted by ttldomination View Post
You will also need to order replacement belts in order to slide the wheel back one mounting hole. I'd be interested to see if there's an official recommendation from AM yet on which belt to use.

Actually, on 2nd thought, you could tension the belt as well. So really whatever you want to suggest/the team wants to do.

- Sunny G.
If you use the wide configuration you could just make it a little longer than 24" and you would have room with the current belts. In the long configuration I think you could cut into the front and back rails and make room for the larger 6" wheels.
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