967 Off Season Project

[Jibsy]

Originally Posted by 404'd

Here's some finished pictures and a video of the drive. Including a bridge balancing photo demonstrating the weight distribution of the drivetrain.
Video demonstration of strafing and driving:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gPQ8...qscNRRl5ahrunA

More Pictures on our Flickr stream

I like this a LOT... Seems to achieve strafing ability without all of the negative side effects brought about by other drive systems (weight, complexity, lack of pushing power, etc).


I am curious though.. I think I'm missing how it manages to slide sideways without pivoting when the strafe wheel is so near the back.
Are the rest of the wheels on break mode such that the front omnis don't rotate, and rather just slide sideways on the mini wheels?
Not the best explanation of my question... but maybe you will understand.