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Re: pic: drivetrain idea (comments please)

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Originally Posted by sdcantrell56 View Post
And as for the being easily spun with a lowered center wheel, as long as the drop is not substantial, you will not be easily turned by another robot and you will still be able to turn when you want to and push other robots.
LOL. I never said easily turned, just that you'll have a shorter wheelbase and give your opponent an lever arm in which to turn you.

Again, everything is a tradeoff, and the key is to match the drivesystem to the game requirements.
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