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Re: Crazy Drive Train Ideas

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Originally Posted by Hawiian Cadder View Post
if anyone knows how a auger driven drive would be affected by the rules, my team is seriously considering it, it would be holonomic, with incredible traction, it could handle soft terrain as well as bumps. we are looking at ice fishing augers right now for cheapness and availability.
Use mecanum wheels. They work based on almost exactly the same effect, and they have two major advantages. First, they are carpet-friendly. Second, they will actually work.
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