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Re: pic: Team 148 - Robowranglers 2010 - Armadillo

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Originally Posted by JVN View Post
Also note... we have the front and rear pneumatic cylinders on different solenoids. This allows us to independently drop the front/rear traction wheels. We call this "2+2 Mode." When you're in 2+2 mode, the drivetrain turns about a point directly in between the two lowered traction wheels. This allows the driver some cool handling options.
Ah. I was going to ask about that. Makes a whole lot of sense! This isn't the only robot you'll see in 2+2 mode...

But in 2+2 mode, doesn't the CG placement affect the pivot point? I thought you pivot about a point that's a sort of an "average" of 1.) the point between the traction wheels and 2.) the CG. Is that not right?
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