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Re: Good drivetrains observed

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Originally Posted by sanddrag
I think wide robots robots drive nicely. None of that high current draw and bouncing while turning. A robot that can turn nicely is a good thing to have.
We went with a wide robot this year and it is a decision I regret making. Although, they turn nicely, it's a lot easier to topple over when driving. You really have to pay attention to CG when designing a wide robot.

With a long robot, there are ways to keep yourself from rocking back and forth while still getting the traction you need.

Rubber Omni-wheels