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Originally Posted by DougHogg
Team 980 learned about the 6-wheel drive system (with middle wheels 3/16" lower)
This last season, using 6 wheels, our robot could spin like a top.
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Doug has gotten to the heart of the matter here.
The 6-wheel drive with the lowered middle wheel GREATLY increases the turning of the robot. I know MANY teams who implemented such a system.
My main question is...
What distance do you drop your middle wheel?
I spoke to Steve from 254 and he told me they use 3/16" (as Doug mentioned above). I spoke to others who said they use a full 1/2".
What does everyone else use?
Lately, in all my pre-season design efforts I've used 3/16. I don't really have any good reason for it; other than Steve said it works for them. (And I LOVE their robot in action...)
Anyone?
John