Thread: 6WD vs 8WD
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Re: 6WD vs 8WD

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Originally Posted by ttldomination View Post
Just because someone uses a west coast drive, this does not mean that they will have the best drive train.

I've seem teams have beastly drive trains, 1771, 1114, etc. and they use the non WCD style of the drive train.

- Sunny
Bolded for emphasis.

Drivetrain performance always comes down to execution (as it does with most other items on the robot). To say one drive train is "best", is unwise because every team has their own set of requirements to work within. Some teams have the ability to build beautiful sheetmetal sculptures, while others use wood or kit frames because it works best within their team.

The key to a great drivetrain is to design the details in, and learn from yours and others past mistakes. From there, whatever style of drivetrain you choose will work for you, but keep in mind JVN's addage "Know Thyself"...

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