pic: Prototype Drivetrain

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Originally Posted by Jack Jones

Physics is not a religion.

Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi

Hahahah.

Please at least read through Chris Hibner's paper as it includes the physics that you need to look over.

For some reason I have a feeling you're confusing the difference between the advantage of a "short wheel base" (wheel to wheel distance) and the distance between parallel wheels. Once you go through the pdf you'll see what I mean. Have fun.

PS- Non driven wheels are wasted weight and wasted force. Just fyi. I'm still not understanding the rationale you're giving but good luck! Nice CAD.

I read through the paper, and I discussed all if that today with our design leader. I understand what makes/prevents a robot from turning. No matter where these wheels are, the robot WILL turn. This design may not always be useful, but both he and I agree that it is worth investigating. If you approach the driving of this robot as a robot to be handled with a gentle touch instead of intense fast paced and borderline reckless driving that occurs in some games, you might see where I'm coming from.