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Re: Pros & Cons of Carb/Swerve Drive Train.

Woah, why do you need 6 wheels?

The big pro is the maneuverability. Cons: heavy, complex, drivetrain uses up lots of motors (well not too many with coaxial swerve), and it's unwise to try one for the first time under the time constraints of build.
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