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Re: Crab drive question

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Originally Posted by kamocat View Post
Wouldn't a Mecanum drive also be a reasonable consideration? As far as I can tell, the KOP just doesn't allow us enough motors (or motors of the right type) AND not severely limit the possibilities as far as ball manipulation goes.
All drive systems should be considered once the game is known and understood. Each drive system has it's strengths and weaknesses, and it's up to each team to evaluate the game, their teams capabilities, and each drive system and determine which one is best for the strategy they've chosen.
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