Thread: Mecanum or 6WD
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Unread 09-01-2011, 16:14
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Re: Mecanum or 6WD

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Davis View Post
The rules state that four motors is max just fyi.
You can have a max of 4 cims plus the motors included in the kop.


I would go with 6wd over mecanum in a heartbeat. Mecanums as mentioned have no pushing power and you won't be driving as fast around the field either. One problem with throwing the tubes to the center is you are increasing the chance for your opponents to grab it especially if you are the weaker drive. Yes there is some advantages with the lateral movement in front of the rack, but I'd take speed and pushing power over that.

A properly built 6wd and 8wd will have a turn radius of zero and waste no power.
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