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Unread 10-01-2016, 12:05
Captain_Kirch Captain_Kirch is offline
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Re: Does this chassis look as if it would work?

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Originally Posted by MSOSDev View Post
We were looking to shoot from the corner of the opposing teams courtyard, that way you don't line up a shot every time. Just go to the corner, slide in sideways, put the shooter at a prefigured angle, fire, and get out. With normal wheels you'd have to back into the corner while turning. Even then you can't guarantee a snug fit every time.
It seems to me like you're accepting defeat too early there. Why cant you change the orientation of your shooter so it fires off the side. Or drive along one wall until you meet the corner?

Mechanum wheels are bad for pushing, add weight for your climb, and are simply inappropriate for many of the obstacles. Worse yet they aren't even necessary for the action you illustrated.
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