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Re: omni drive vs tank

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Tank treads would be profitable if you can get the gear ratio adjusted so that its fast enough to keep up. Problem is, the biggest advantage of having treads is their grip and strength on the carpet. So gearing it for speed would lose the power aspect of having treads

If you look at the video you will see how fast we run at. we would be one of the fastest robot on the floor. but with the most power. you are right you have to get the gearing right. we always used 4 motors for the drivetrain.


how fast do you want to go. to fast and you have no control. Now with multi gear shifting we have all we need.
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