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Re: pic: 2007 FRC Team 548 Robostangs Robot Pic2

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Originally Posted by Hachiban VIII View Post
Woah! cool drivetrain!

I think I understand the concept here...

The pistons raise the outer wheels to increase maneuverability, when it comes time to push the outer wheels are lowered for 6 points of traction.

Clever
The lift is to raise and lower the wheels for the different speeds. A larger diameter wheel will make the robot travel faster at a definite RPM compared to a smaller diameter wheel because the larger wheel will travel farther (circumference) per rotation than a smaller wheel.

The amazing thing is to see a theoretical idea actually put into play and at the same time very well implemented. I can't wait to so this bot on the field!!!

Hey Robostangs, I think you are in for some recognition by FIRST...
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