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Re: The Real 217 Robot for 2010

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Originally Posted by Mike Copioli View Post
The traction wheels are each paired with an omni-wheel that is packaged into a module. The Omni wheel axle acts as the axis for selecting between traction or Omni (Omni wheel is fixed, traction wheel travels up and down). The pneumatic cylinders are extended to apply force between the traction wheels and the carpet when additional traction is needed. The center Strafe wheel is also on an actuator to either extend or retract. The strafe wheel is retracted while traction is applied and extended when traction is retracted.
Was this a result of further testing of the IFI Vex robots form last year? I would love to learn more about this drive setup at FLR.
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