mecanum vs. omni

[Lil' Lavery]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

I'm not basing success on winning a regional. Success is learning by buildint the best system you can. In the engineering industries, the best system is the one chosen.

If a 6 wheel skid-steer can outperform a holonomic in a certain game. Then the skid-steer is the better system, although it is more likely less complex.


Now, for offseason things. Go ahead and build the "cool' stuff.

This is getting kinda off-topic, but anyway.
Not every team has the resources, location, and member base to build new systems during the off-season, and so the only time they have to build something cool is during the build season.
In addition, performance isn't the only measurement of success, and how to determine the "best system" is more than performance on the field.

More on topic.
For any new system, particularly in a component of the robot as crucial as the drive-train, I would suggest doing some form of prototyping before the build season starts if possible. The added experience, ability to work out kinks, and test out your code are invaluable. Additionally, its a great way for drivers to practice on the new system before it is finished, and after it is shipped.