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Re: VEX Differential

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Originally Posted by RoboticEngineer
The reason I think I need a differential is the fact that when the robot turns, it is causing the other wheels to jerk or have problems turning.
The classic FRC solution: have the middle wheel slightly lower than the others. I think you could pull it off with VEX, just move the middle wheel down a hole or two and you should be fine.
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