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you dont see many tracked bots around which i dont see why since they are very powerful pushers and want to know a few thing for future reference
is there and extra weight allowance for tracked bots and what are the main pros and cons about them since i dont know loads about them
Yes, tracked bots get 10x the weight limit...
so in FW's, how much would they weigh?
10x 13.6kg, so 136kg
....and if you believe that, you'll believe anything :proud:
that's why major damage is allowed to compete with the heavyweights
how i see it regarding tracked robots:
why would they get a weight advantage??
you dont see many becuase they are difficult to get right, they are bloody complicated to work out, expnesive and they wouldnt have that much more pushing power than a basic 4wd feather, maybe a fraction more but not enough to matter or notice.
they do look cool but that is about it
Why are they so complex to build?
How can it be less complicated than buying a wheel with nut insert and just screwing it on. No need to make life difficult for yourself, theres more to go wrong, more expensive and heavier (I would imagine)
tracks are put on vehicles that are designed to go off road and over stuff. since arena floors are flat (ish) there is no need for the added weight/expense/hardship that tracks bring