16: Robot Drivetrains

Learning Target

• Describe and provide examples of commonly used robot drive systems
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of different drive systems

Resources

• VEX V5
  • Chassis
  • Drivetrain
• Drivetrain Type Info
  
  • FRC Team 1359
  • Game Manual 0
• Video Examples
  • Skid Steer (wheels)
  • Skid Steer (treads)
  • X-Drive
  • H-Drive
  • Mecanum
  • Swerve
  • Ackermann

Instructions

Step 1: 

Make a copy of this document: [Template] Exploring Drive Systems

Step 2:  

For each type of drive listed in the document:

1. 1. Find a reliable source that explains the drivetrain (in the context of robotics)
      • Google AI is not a reliable source, but can be used to find reliable sources
   2. Describe the drivetrain in your own words
      
      • Include traits that every example of this drivetrain would have
      • Don't include traits that all drivetrains have
   3. Find an image of a robot that use this drive system
      • Copy and paste these images into the document.
      • Screenshots are also okay
      • Don't use screenshots from the example videos
   4. Give an advantage and disadvantage of each type of drivetrain in the context of robotics

Step 3:  

Submit your document to this assignment.

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