Thread: 4WD Turning Difficulties
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Re: 4WD Turning Difficulties
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Originally Posted by Mike Betts View Post
Joe,

Thanks for posting the video... The problem you had turning at about 15 seconds into the video reinforces a worry I have had... From what I could see, I believe it was caused by having a different COF for the right two wheels as compared to the left two wheels.

If you are using a 4WD (skid steer) and you get two wheels on the carpet at the field perimeter, you may never get back onto the main playing field...

Mike
We were worried about that too. I think in the video was the first time we got into that situation, I don't remember having that much trouble when we did it again. We still do want to do a lot more tests. I think this year more then ever, teams will want to get a base driving as soon as possible. Trying to drive for the first time with 5 other robots on the field will lead to trouble.