Omnidirectional strategeries

[GregT]

Originally posted by wysiswyg
I didn't say that did I. Omnidirectional wheels do allow you to get pushed from the side very easily due to the fact that you have put castors onto the side of it and not to mention omniwheels usually are made up of metal. This usually affects traction.

I dont think you understand omni-drive


I'm talking about a robot with a 360 degree freedom of movement, instantly - no turning. From standing still it can go any direction it feels like.

And Ian:
I don't rememebr this, and this is something I would remember
Sure, you pushed us accross the field, but we didn't have 2 goals at the time.

Also, our method of switching gears was not weight efficent at all- the only reason we chose it was because it would let us lift up on the goal at the same time.

Greg