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Re: pic: Variable Diameter Wheels? In Vex?! - pic 3

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Originally Posted by artdutra04
The only reason why I put the flat spot there, was to possible included recessed roughtop or wedgetop traction material, just to experiment with a "normal wheel" mode (the angles of the wheels do not change), and then the "variable diameter wheel mode" (the angle changes dynamically).
Also consider the flattened end of the wheel (opposite the "normal wheel" section) for a very high traction surface. In a competition where you want to stay in place and not be moved around easily, you turn your wheels 90 degrees, stop the motors, and turn your 'bot into a very nice little coffee table While the others are draining their batteries in a pushing match, you'd could be focusing on an entirely different aspect of the game.
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