Thread: Effectiveness of Casters
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Re: Effectiveness of Casters
Our team tested a prototype drive train/robot at River Rage and I drove all the matches and I can say from experience you will have trouble controlling it with two wheel drive and casters. Remember though that casters arent bad when used in combonation with tracks/tread or 4/6 wheel drive. We competed well with a caster to support or robot with tracks last season.

Also remember to acount for what you actually using them for. They do add weight to the bot.

Just some thoughts to dwell upon,

-Pat
Last edited by Pat Roche : 26-01-2004 at 21:38.