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Re: 2008 and drivetrains

I think the result of yesterday's team discussion about drive systems, is that the 3 we considered (6wd skid steer, 2wd car steering, mecanum) all have enough advantages and disadvantages that none really stands out as the best drive.

So we may end up going with car steering to learn something new, or with 6wd because we know how, or with mecanum because it's so fun to drive.

My guess is that engineering/cost/material considerations will weigh heavily in the decision.