[Kit Gerhart]

Originally Posted by russell

Doesnt anyone use a one joystick drive type thing?

Over the years, teams I've been with have tried one and two stick driving. Most drivers have preferred two sticks, though each arrangement has its advantages. With two sticks, if you know you want to move one side of the robot and not the other, you move the appropriate stick. A single stick drive has the advantage of making it easier to apply power to both sides of the robot uniformly, so it's easier to accelerate in a straight line without swerving. If you have time, let prospective drivers try it both ways and see which seems better for your driver(s) and robot.