pitsco 79289, Build Instructions

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Robot 1 – Standard TETRIX Wheels with short wheelbase
• The short wheelbase makes the robot more maneuverable with a tighter turning radius. Consider
how a skid steer loader operates.
• Standard wheels provide more traction making it easier to get up ramps, navigate over uneven
terrain, and help with weight management because they are lighter than other types of wheels
such as mecanum wheels.
• The chassis orientation can be flipped either way. With the motors underneath the chassis, the
robot has higher ground clearance to better navigate over uneven terrain. With the chassis
flipped so the motors are on top of the chassis, the chassis is lowered bringing accumulators and
pushing mechanisms closer to the ground.
• The shorter wheelbase allows for more up-front space for attaching other mechanisms.
• The standard wheels shown here can easily be swapped out for mecanum wheels to allow for
more maneuverability.
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TETRIX Flex-Build Robot Chassis Assembly