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Re: omni drive vs tank

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Originally Posted by sanddrag
The thing about tracks is that I haven't seen proof that you can get more traction with them than with a good treaded wheel. And unless you are climbing a stair, I haven't seen a good reason for why you need them. And there are a few excellent reasons not to have them.
sounds like a good offseason project to me. Make two identically geared drives, make one with treads, one with wheels using the same belt material. See which pushes the other.

Even if it turns out treads aren't better...you'll know how to use them for the future. And you can teach new kids a bunch about drivetrains.
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