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Unread 04-01-2007, 22:03
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Re: Tank tread

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Originally Posted by chs1368 View Post
but if we get hit from the side, if we have 4 omni wheels, we're gonna move in the direction we're hit in
The whole point of an omni-directional drive train is that you can out maneuver a pusher type robot like a tank tread, 4WD, 6WD, 8WD, etc. so you never have to worry about getting pushed around. A non-omni directional robot (typical FIRST type 4WD, 6WD, tank tread, etc.) is designed to push it's way around but will not usually be as maneuverable as an omni robot. I think you are trying to do both but in doing so you may not succeed in doing either very effectively. My suggestion is to think about two separate designs (one made for maneuverability and one for pushing) and then on Saturday decide what your game strategy will be and go with whichever design you feel will best match your game strategy.

Last edited by ChuckDickerson : 04-01-2007 at 23:18.