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Unread 05-04-2008, 15:31
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Re: Unique ways of controlling your robot (driving)

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Originally Posted by BHS_STopping View Post
As the main driver of Team 1726 this year, I can vouch for this system. It is, without a doubt, so much easier to operate than a standard 2-joystick tank drive system. I urge other teams immensely to consider this type of controller to test out. I found it so much easier to use than a standard tank drive system (which I have become accustomed to over the past few years), and the switch to a new system was incredibly easy to get used to.

With a bit of programming, you can make a 6WD system drive perfectly straight and steer like an ackermann type drive train, while still retaining the maneuverability and on-the-spot turning of a tank drive system. A picture of our setup can be found here.

Again, I urge all teams to give it a shot! I can guarantee that it will improve the performance of your robot and reduce the strain on your driver.
We built an Ackermann steering system this year, and as driver of the robot and a RC Car racer, your system is something I wanted to try out (I actually have that same pistol grip TX for my recreational driving cars). Unfortunately none of us knew how to setup the "guts" of the controller. Would your team be willing to create a white paper, or a general how-to for the setup of this system (although it's likely that we'll have a new control system, it's something I would like to look into). I'm sure many teams would be in debt to your team if you were to do this. Thanks.

-Greg P.