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Re: Drivetrain First Thoughts?

My team is most likely going to use the same mecanum drive as last year, as it'll allow for much easier self-alignment to the pegs (and therefore less error while placing the tubes). We'll just slide along the endline while everyone else will be trying to turn with their clunky 6WD

EDIT: @Grim Tuesday: D'you mean that mecanums are slow going sideways? I agree, but a crabwalk shouldn't last for more than a few feet to align to pegs, so it would be more advantageous to have the additional maneuverability -- sliding > turning
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