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Re: pic: SPARK 562's Robot

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Originally Posted by trev2023
It looks like an omni-wheel so that they can turn easier.
Close.. it's big blue zip ties. They're attached like snow-chains, with rings on the sides, then looped over the wheel. Without them, we had the infamous bounce while turning.

Matt, thanks for the compliments! It's pretty simple and functional. This is easily the most flexible robot our team has designed.
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