6WD Pros and Cons

[nuggetsyl]

Originally Posted by DeepWater

So why? This is exactly the sort of blanket statement I was trying to avoid when I started this thread. As Cory indicates in the previous reply, Team 25 is known for their awsome 6WD setup. I was hoping that teams with experiance in 6WD setups (like Team 25) would post the pros and cons of the 6WD systems they have developed over the years rather than making a blanket statement that this one or that one is "better" with no supporting evidence as to why. Come on nuggetsyl! You can do better than that.

I am trying to keep the answers short and to the point. K.I.S.S. The point of having 6 wheels is for traction. By lowering the middle wheel you have just defeated the purpose of using 6 wheels. And make it much easier to be pushed from the side corner of your robot.

here is you pros and cons

pro- much harder to push, drive stright lines better, easier to control in tank drive.

cons- turns choppy, heavy if weight is a concern, need to put alot of time into gearing it right.