How many wheels are you going to use this year

[aaeamdar]

I highly recommend that any teams planning to use wheels that will not always be in contact with the ground consider the implications of R06. I'm not a rules expert, and I haven't searched the GDC site to find if this question has been asked and answered, but I think a strict interpretation of R06 does not allow for wheels to be in contact with the ground only some of the time. To quote:

Originally Posted by R<06>

The ROVER WHEELS must be used in a "normal" orientation (i.e. with the tread of the wheel in contact with the ground[...]

(emphasis mine)

It doesn't say that wheels must start in contact with the ground - it says they must be in contact with the ground, and doesn't seem to make any exceptions.

So, my overall point is, if you are planning to use wheels that are not in contact with the ground, please carefully consider the implications of this rule. If you have already asked on FIRST Q&A and received an answer, feel free to ignore me. Also, keep in mind that "everyone on Chief Delphi agreed that it meant X" is not going to matter to the inspectors.

Best to everyone
Paul

[ZakuAce]

Originally Posted by Matt C

6wd but only 4 points of contact with the floor at a time.

Same, though we might use some sort of suspension to keep all 6 on the ground at the same time, but do not take on much weight.

[Mikesername]

Crap I choose 2 on accident... we're using 4 wheels, with one motor on each side. Each motor will be chained to two wheels, with one chain.

[shadow1083]

10 wheels. 2 motors. Tank drive.

[Matt Howard]

6 Wheels, front two raised 1/4 inch from the floor, back 4 driven.

[AdamHeard]

We've been using 48 all season and it's been working well enough for us.

[JasonF]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

We've been using 48 all season and it's been working well enough for us.

Are you Serious? If so Pictures would be awesome.

We are using 6 wheels total. 2 per crab swivel up front (4 total in front) with 1 wheel per stationary mount in the rear (2 total in back).

[Aren_Hill]

Originally Posted by JasonF

Are you Serious? If so Pictures would be awesome.

We are using 6 wheels total. 2 per crab swivel up front (4 total in front) with 1 wheel per stationary mount in the rear (2 total in back).

their pickup rollers are lined with little rc car tires, taking advantage of the original poster not specifying "rover wheels"

[JasonF]

Originally Posted by Aren_Hill

their pickup rollers are lined with little rc car tires, taking advantage of the original poster not specifying "rover wheels"

Ahhhh that explains it. Tricky