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Re: "Hopping" With tank style turning.
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Originally Posted by QuantumNinja
Alright. Our robot is configured to have all 4 wheels being driven, two motors on each side drive each sides wheels. To steer, it obviously slows down one side, or to spin on a dime, one side goes forward, the other backwards. The problem is... the robot seems to "hop", and the motors get really loaded when turning and especially when trying to spin. We are using the IFI Robot Wheels which are extremely grippy. I notice that alot of teams steer like this... and i'd like to know how they overcome the probelm we are having. Thanks.
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We've used zip ties all around the rear wheels before,we have also cut grooves in the tires but i don't remember if that was for traction or turning
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