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Re: Robot refuses to turn!
On a team I mentored a few years back during Rack n' Roll, we had a 4 wheel tank drive with high traction wheels. It would not turn either. We overcame the issue by adding zip ties in an "X" pattern around the front wheels.
With six wheel drive, you would need this on both front and rear wheel sets. If this works for you, it won't cost much and is easily modifiable by adding more or fewer ties across the tread.
Alternatively, run one more layer of tread around the center wheels only, thus giving a "drop center" effect. Make sure to secure this second layer very well.
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2011 Sacramento Finalist, 2011 Madtown Engineering Inspiration Award.
2012 Sacramento Semi-Finals, 2012 Sacramento Innovation in Control Award, 2012 SVR Judges Award.
2012 CalGames Autonomous Challenge Award winner ($$$).
2014 2X Rockwell Automation: Innovation in Control Award (CVR and SAC). Curie Division Gracious Professionalism Award.
2014 Capital City Classic Winner AND Runner Up. Madtown Throwdown: Runner up.
2015 Innovation in Control Award, Sacramento.
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