Difference between revisions of "DEWBOT XII Drive-Train"
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− | + | Of these, the first and last were tested; the bogie suspension was not because it seemed to be more suited to low velocity than high. | |
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+ | An 8-wheel tank chassis was built using 8" AndyMark pneumatic wheels. All wheels were driven. | ||
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Revision as of 17:44, 27 March 2016
After six years of successful Swerve Drive development, along comes FIRST Stronghold. Our first conclusion concerning the game: it's not a swerve game. The outerworks obstacles require a different approach.
Three approaches were explored:
- 6 or 8 wheel tank drive using 8" (or larger) pneumatic wheels;
- 6-wheel tank drive with a bogie suspension
- treaded tank drive
Of these, the first and last were tested; the bogie suspension was not because it seemed to be more suited to low velocity than high.
An 8-wheel tank chassis was built using 8" AndyMark pneumatic wheels. All wheels were driven.