Two wheel drive robot ?

[GeeTwo]

Originally Posted by Donut

Might want to re-read the section on transport configuration, those [32"x32"] aren't the right limits for your dimensions.

I believe that they are planning to transport their robot in a different orientation than that which they deploy on the field - a dreadfully simple solution, if you can figure out how to be no more than 28" tall.

I can certainly imagine some elegant "large base, bottom stacker" solutions which ship under 28" tall (and some which never get taller) yet deliver a stack of six totes to the backstop for efficient stowage. Alas, our design is pretty much locked in by the orders we've placed at AndyMark. I have to remember that perfect is the enemy of good enough...

[mitchklong]

Originally Posted by Donut

Might want to re-read the section on transport configuration, those aren't the right limits for your dimensions.

Sorry those are my desired dimensions, with the key problem being either dimension over 28. We may end up 38x38 or something else square.

Q: Why not six wheels ?
A: Because if we drop the stack while perpendicular to the platform bot isnt level and the stack might might tip over. Also want to straddle platform for precision.

Q: Why not 4 wheel tank ?
A: To get around the 28' limit the wheels need to deploy out and dealing with
drive belts adds risk and complexity.

Q: What about traction/stablity issues
A: If center of gravity is rear of center wont that minimize those problems ?