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Re: What drivetrain style are you using?

So far, the plan is six-wheeled tank, but with the middle set of wheels moved back 3.5 inches since the weight moved back so much for this year's design. Most of the components are on the back half of the robot with the giant trackball in front. We did consider, then tossed out mecanum drive (with regrets) since our apparatus is an elevator after a long history of arms, and the general consensus was try to keep the design to one new element per year.
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