5 Wheeled Robot?

DM7000 · #1 07-01-2009, 18:26

I really don't see the wheel in the back providing much help. I don't think balance is a big issue here since it'll be rather stable but I just don't think that it would provide any help with the turning since each wheel would have less weight on it.

gamercards · #2 07-01-2009, 19:24

It might help with turning but not sure. Try building a small model of your design and try it. Thats the best way of knowing.

drhall · #3 07-01-2009, 20:50

One wheel in the back steering and pulling a trailer would be a nightmare

Molten · #4 07-01-2009, 21:08

I think the non motored wheel is just to keep it from dragging the back.

Nevets Amstier · #5 07-01-2009, 21:13

I believe huskie brigade (65) did that last year, Except they had 2 powered wheels instead of 4, but they had a rear wheel to turn. Try contacting them to see how they liked it...

Rion Atkinson · #6 07-01-2009, 21:13

Thanks guys.

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