Thread: Motor Placement Pros and Cons
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Re: Motor Placement Pros and Cons
Well, we actually used this gearbox placement for the 2003 game. Yes, there were steering issues (we found it far easier to turn one way, but difficult to turn the other). I believe these were more of a result of other aspects of the drive train, ie. weight distribution and the wheelbase vs. distance between axles.

Regardless of where you place the gearboxes, if one corner of the robot has more weight on it, you will have steering/turning problems.

I suggest that you find a way to make your wheelbase wider than the distance between axles, or use low-traction wheels on one end of your robot.

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