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Unread 07-01-2008, 20:13
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Re: 2008 and drivetrains

I would say any drivetrain that includeds either omni or mecanum wheels would be the best idea for a drivetrain this year. the competition is on carpet, so high torque would not be necessary, less traction would be better, if u want to slide which for some teams will be doing that if they decide to build a robot to only drive. for pushing the ball i would suggest mecanum b/c they allow you to keep control of the ball (if u create something to hold the ball). traction is not necessary for this b/c of carpet, so go with omni or mecanum.