4 small CIMs with a custom speed reducer for each, driving custom
omniwheels like
this and
this. A fun summer 2005 project for learning about holonomic drive, but not an effective propulsion scheme for Aim High.
Like most other holonomic robots we were very maneuverable, but too easily pushed off-target.
Here is a shot of our robot in action against a good opponent.
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I don't know, there's quite a few teams that apply to travel to some random HS gym in Indiana every summer. - GaryVoshol [more] 
14-05-2006, 21:30
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