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Unread 12-09-2008, 15:08
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Re: Crab drive question

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
Martin,
The advantage to crab is not lost if a tank style drive can turn faster. Crab allows you to change direction without changing orientation. If you need to move sideways and keep an actuator pointed forward then crab will allow that while tank will need two turns to accomplish the same thing.
Yes, I have realized this. I suppose in years like 2005 and 2003 where most robots were designed to pick up the game pieces from a certain angle it would have been beneficial.
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