Thread: Drivetrain First Thoughts?
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Re: Drivetrain First Thoughts?
A note for rookie teams:

It isn't uncommon for teams to get to competition for the first time ever, and then learn that their skid-steer robot cannot turn very well (or in some cases at all!)

It is CRITICAL that you test the turning ability of your robot ON CARPET comparable to the carpet used in FIRST games AS SOON AS IT IS BUILT, so that you can make modifications if necessary. (4WD with omni wheels on the rear are simple, lightweight, have good forward/reverse pushing power, zero turn radius... and unfortunately can be spun like a top when pushed laterally in the rear.)
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