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Unread 16-12-2008, 01:34
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Re: pic: Madtown Marauders DT of DOOM-2

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Originally Posted by Vikesrock View Post
Perhaps I'm missing something, but how does this design help prevent tipping when going UP a ramp? If anything this seems like it would be worse for going up a ramp than a typical 6 wheel. As I understand it when the full length of the robot is on the incline the chassis would lie in a single plane. This means your gas struts are attempting to tip you over backwards right?
This is where the locked motor in the front comes in. Maaaan, we need to finish that CAD...=P

Can't explain it verbally that well at the moment, need the picture in front of me.
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