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Re: Six Wheel Drive Question

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Originally Posted by GeeTwo View Post
Just remember that drive practice, especially drivetrain practice, can happen on the off season. Make sure that you're not just driving around an open field - include some tracks to slalom, targets to hit, and other game like features on your practice field. The driver will still need some time with the actual robot, which will undoubtedly have a somewhat different weight or balance or precision requirements, but a few weeks of practice with a similar drive train can provide a big leg up on mastering the new robot.
Thanks for the advice. What we did last season was drive our previous robot on the new field, giving them obstacles to avoid and drive around. We ended up using the same type of drivetrain, so that helped with drive practice. I would like to see them choose another drivetrain like omni or swerve, but those depend on the game. If we do go with a new drivetrain, drive practice will be a huge focus.
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