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Unread 18-01-2006, 16:57
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Re: Team 1807 needs help...
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Originally Posted by BuddyB309
I prefer tank treads over wheels but everyone else on my team says "For the Last time, No Pete! Tank treads won't work. Now go sit in your corner."
Tank treads can work. Our team is just one of many examples that can be pointed to.

That being said, I would strongly advise a new team against starting out with tank treads. It is a design best left to off-season development in my humble (8 year FIRST veteran) experience. My advise would be;

1. skid steer with omni wheels at one end www.andymark.biz
2. skid steer with skinny wheels and low gear ratio
3. skid steer with wheels and the middle wheels are 1/8 to 3/16" lower than the front/back wheels

Matt