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Re: [FTC]: Anyone new to FTC or TETRIX, READ THIS NOW!

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Originally Posted by sami9145 View Post
RANDOM QUESTION!!!!!!

anyone know if we can do tank-like wheels? instead of 4 seperate wheels getting the 1 belt wheel thing on each side... anyone know what im talking about? i havent seen anything about it in the rules but i wanna make sure...

I assume you meant tank tread/tracks.

There aren't any "off the shelf" solutions for this in FTC.
However, there is the possibility for creativity.

eg: LEGO has tank tread, and they are permitted this year. There are heavy/light weight variations. Probably not the best for drive system, but siutable for a conveyor.

Plus to can always make your own with the allowable materials (metal/plastic). Tough but not impossible.
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