11-01-2010, 14:35
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Re: Effective Drive Base
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Originally Posted by dtengineering
The advice about checking assumptions and making design drawings and models is excellent, and there is a good list of drive concepts to consider here, as well.
However I would strongly encourage teams to check the assumptions made in the "basics" section of this post for themselves by looking at successful ramp climbers from the Aim High game, and step climbers from the First Frenzy game. Some of what is listed there, although no doubt well-intentioned, doesn't reflect my personal observations of drive train abilities over the past six years.
Jason
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You beat me to this post.
Never rule out unconventional drivetrains that would seem like a waste on a flat field either. Maybe it's not so good to limit your options to the 5 drivetrains on that list. I don't know.
I would completely rule out swerve drive if you've never built one before. Knowing your limits is key.
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