07-01-2009, 10:32
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Mad Scientist
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 FRC #2040 (DERT) Team Role: Engineer
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Rookie Year: 2003
Location: Peoria, IL
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Re: 3-wheeled robots
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Originally Posted by Gearheads1
I'm new to this and am still learning lots of things. One possible drive configuration I've been thinking about is two front wheels, each independently powered, and a third wheel on a caster at the hitch. I thnk that this could provide better traction and manuveurability than some othe configurations. Balance would be an issue to ensure more weight was on the front wheels. Could anyone please point out things I'm not considering well? Thanks!
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I would consider powering that caster wheel (you could keep it as a caster just put a motor on it) because if you don't you will be losing precious traction due to the weight that the caster wheel is supporting.
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