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way back in '97 we built a center wheel drive......i don't recommend it.

in my opinion drivetrains have been a major deciding factor in every FIRST contest. You can develop new systems in the off season and repeatedly develop designs year after year, so many veteran teams bring a lot of drivetrain experience to each new game. With small bumps or ramps being the biggest obstacles to overcome most teams can adapt their highly advanced drivetrains to new challenges.

Center wheel would not be my first choice. It does offer turn-on-a-dime capability, but it offers an opportunity to get high centered easily. We experienced this in '97 near the lip of the spinning tree. This is potentially true with any two-wheel drive vehicle though.

Just my opinion!
Put four on the floor, or spend some time developing a more diverse and adaptable drivetrain.
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