
03-01-2009, 20:14
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Previously: tawnos23
 FRC #0240 (TEMPEST)
Team Role: College Student
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Rookie Year: 2004
Location: Houghton, Michigan (MTU)
Posts: 303
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Re: How can we drive on this new floor?
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Originally Posted by dmlawrence
In theory, one could construct giant omniwheels using each Rover Wheel as one of the horizontal rollers...
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While a great idea...
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Originally Posted by FRC 2009 Game Manual
<R06>
ROBOTs must use ROVER WHEELS (as supplied in the 2009 Kit Of Parts and/or their equivalent as provided by the supplying vendor) to provide traction between the ROBOT and the ARENA. Any number of ROVER WHEELS may be used. The ROVER WHEELS must be used in a “normal” orientation (i.e. with the tread of the wheel in contact with the ground, with the axis of rotation parallel to the ground and penetrating the wheel hub). No other forms of traction devices (wheels, tracks, legs, or other devices intended to provide traction) are permitted. The surface tread of the ROVER WHEELS may not be modified except through normal wear-and-tear. Specifically, the addition of cleats, studs, carved treads, alterations to the wheel profile, high-traction surface treatments, adhesive coatings, abrasive materials, and/or other attachments are prohibited. The intent of this rule is that the ROVER WHEELS be used in as close to their “out of the box” condition as possible, to provide the intended low-friction dynamic performance during the game
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I think the emphasized part of R06 might disallow that, along with the general logistics of building giant omniwheels. 
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