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Originally Posted by Tubatroopa
What would you say is a comparable drive train in power and maneuverability like the swerve?
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Power is a silly comparison, since it is based purely on motors. a 4-motor 2WD has the same "power" as a 4-motor swerve.
As far as maneuverability -- I don't think sideways motion makes a swerve drive robot more maneuverable in application than any other drivetrain.
Most teams don't get the software right.
Most drivers can't control it.
Most swerves tend to fall apart at bad times.
Build a reliable skid-steer drive and you'll be just as good as a swerve in most games -- I bet you'll spend less effort to make it work, and I bet it is less likely to bite you in the butt at the wrong time.
-John
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08-05-2011, 19:14
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