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Unread 12-12-2005, 13:20
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Re: Variable Diameter Wheels

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Originally Posted by Cuog
Actually looking at your drawing it apears to me that since the pivot point is slightly behind the center it would then lift and lower the robot however i am estimating this difference is about an inch and not a large problem in most competitions(unless they force us to fit under something)
The pivot is not slightly behind the center; it passes through the center. The 'wheel' is not a full hemisphere.
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