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Re: Tracks or Wheels?

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Originally Posted by cbale2000 View Post
Remember how I said breaking treads was a problem for us? Well we've found a way to create a drive system that simulates the effects and advantages of treads without the possibility of breaking or falling off like a tread.
Omnitreads just has to be the answer!

Okay, seriously, my vote goes with wheels over tracks for this year's competition. Every team that I have seen with a tracked robot ( except 753 in 2004...) have a very difficult time turning from all the lateral friction. Wheels are easy to set up and easy to design around, which is why we'll be going that way this year.
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Last edited by Gabe : 12-01-2007 at 00:30.