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Unread 10-01-2011, 00:36
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Re: Mecanum or 6WD ...we're leaving something out

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Originally Posted by James Tonthat View Post
I think the argument is a 4 CIM 6WD versus a 4 CIM mecanum drive. The 4 CIM wins every time. I don't think I've ever seen anyone build a 6WD with less than 4 CIMs (on a winning robot and occasionally I see 2 CIMs and 2 FP) last time I saw 2 CIMs on a 6WD was 254 in 2006 but they had shifters.
OK I just never saw anyone specify. As with your experience, I have seen two motor 6WD and I think there needs to be clarity on that point.

Steve
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