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Originally Posted by JagCode
The programming department suggested Mecanum Wheels as our robot is heavily dependent on being aligned with the tote chute. Of course, being the programming department, our idea was quickly discarded by design with the reason "that's too hard to build". The driver now has to struggle to back out and drive in repeatedly in order to get in the right position.
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Do not despair. As a driver in 2013, I can tell you that with enough practice a decent driver can align with a very small opening at full speed. It's a good idea to make the design as easy as possible for drivers though. :/