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Re: Rookie Team 1746 creates it's first prototype robot
Wonderful robot! Remember to design the robot specifically for its task in the competition. a 2-wheel drive is simple and reliable on flat ground, but helpless on a ramp, or even if something is stuck under it. Conversely, a four-wheel drive might work well on ramps, but can't turn to save its life. Make sure to keep a low center of gravity too, and ween yourselves off 80/20 as soon as someone can weld a chassis for you! Squared aluminum tubing is much lighter.

That, and creative programming can solve almost any problem.
That's my advice for you, good luck!
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