Thread: do tracks and wheels together make a better robot?
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Unread 14-01-2006, 20:24
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Re: do tracks and wheels together make a better robot?
wow! hats off to you!

I think that is the 1st time Ive tank treads done 'right' on a FIRST robot

is your team sponsored by General Dynamics by any chance?

or Catapiller? :^)

regarding launcher accuracy - if a robot is able to turn slowly and precisely, then it is easier to target the goal

since tank treads have a lot of side friciton, they are usually geared down more than a robot with two wheels and castors (for example) - so a typical bot with treads will turn slower

and be easier to aim.
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