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Re: 4 vs 6 wheels
most teams typically use a 6wd system, assuming the long configuration. If it is the wide configuration 4 wheels are all that is needed. A word of caution though, my team assembled the kit bot in the wide configuration (4wd) unless you mount your battery 1/2 way below the frame dead center you will flip on the bump. As far as long configuration goes there are some tradeoffs:
4wd:
-high CG due to the need for clearence. High CG = more likely to tip
-Less room for kicker close to ground
-Less traction = less pushing power
6+wd:
+Low CG
+More space for kicker close to ground
+More pussing power. Due to the increased traction caused by more high traction wheels
-cant strattle the bump
-more strain on drivtrain do to "crash down" when crossing the bump
I am a little biased because of what my team has kicked around. Anyone else have any pros or cons to add?
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