2017 Drive Train

[RoboAlum]

we are actually gonna use 610s DT from Ultimate Ascent but wooden mobility for us was not a big thing for us this year we want to just be a role player and focus on the gears but still win a pushing a match

[Cothron Theiss]

Originally Posted by RoboAlum

we are actually gonna use 610s DT from Ultimate Ascent...

For those of us who aren't familiar with it, mind providing some details about what this is?

[Jay O'Donnell]

Originally Posted by Cothron Theiss

For those of us who aren't familiar with it, mind providing some details about what this is?

Link to picture: https://goo.gl/images/pvbwyc

6 CIM, 6 Wheel Drive, single speed. I believe it was designed around acceleration, not a very high full speed.

[7keleher]

We used h-drive in 2015 and got it working great. Mechanum is something we have never done because a) we haven't needed it and b) its more complicated than a tank or h-drive. For this year's game tank drive is probably best. For lining things up, just practice with the tank drive and build some mechanisms in for maneuvering game pieces within the bot.

[JediSy]

I personally think mechanum or Omni with tread-wheel hybrid. That's just an idea though. Problem is the amperage for mechanum.

[Munchskull]

Originally Posted by JediSy

I personally think mechanum or Omni with tread-wheel hybrid. That's just an idea though. Problem is the amperage for mechanum.

How is amperage for the the mecanum wheels an issue? You will not be stalling them and thus you will not draw much current. Instead of stalling mecanums normally break the friction of the carpet and spin (if remember correctly).