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Unread 12-01-2016, 11:54
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Re: Pneumatic Wheels vs Treads

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Originally Posted by lopsided98 View Post
Also, I don't think pneumatic wheels on the kitbot frame are representative of their full capabilities, because the kitbot does not have much ground clearance, which contributed to it getting stuck in the moat.
Aside from ground clearance, does the Ri3D Indiana team say if those are 6" or 8" wheels? My very un-calibrated eye seems to think those are 6" wheels in the video. If that's the case, consider that the 8" variety may provide better performance.
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