pic: Multipurpose Test Platform

[Nebster]

Originally Posted by orangemoore

What is the purpose of putting the mounting point of the swerve modules so high? It seems to add unnecessary complexity to the frame.

Wouldn't it be simpler to run the framing straight across?

I think it's so that when there are no wheels on the side rails, the swerve is contacting the ground. However, when wheels are added to the axles on the side, the swerve is lifted slightly off the ground for some clearance so that the side wheels are the ones doing the driving.