Hi Rick:
Yes you are right. Pneu. tires tend to add to the already bouncy performance of composite Skyway Wheels. The geometry of the bot can adjust for increased maneuverability. A stiff frame goes a long way toward stabilization of a vehicle.
Performance characteristics can also be adjusted by either under-inflating (more traction) or over-inflating (rock hard). Another option is tube filling with either urethane (heavy) or no-flat "slime" (messy but fun!).
The obvious thing to me is that rubber is stickier than urethane and pneumatic tires' performance can be fine-tuned on the fly.
"We need more traction against that bot!" "Lower tire pressure."
"We need more speed against that bot!" "Incease tire pressure!"
As Alliance tactics and strategies are done on the fly, each bot's role changes with each match. Being able to adjust tire pressure seems a simple and obvious game tactic.
Make sense?
That is what we used to do on the BMX tracks back in the day.
Bart
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Originally Posted by Rick TYler
One of the concerns about pneumatic tires is that the robot may bounce too much, especially just after stopping. What do you see as the pros and cons of pneumatic vs solid tires in a smooth environment like a FIRST tournament floor?
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