"thanks, TC!
I'd start with a Wild Thumper and see if I can get it working, it could end up sufficient for my needs.
By the way, I am seeing pololu carries 12v motors for the thumper which have x1.6 more torque when compared to the 6v motors with the…"
"thanks again for the quick reply!
another question I had was regarding the finer control over the turning. for my scenario I don't really need it to turn 180 degrees when going back - just an s-curve maneuver to shift orthogonally by ~1.5 feet…"
"another option I was looking into was one of the 4WD Traxxas Chassis (with a different steering method) but it looks like those aren't really designed to be geared down and carry any additional weight.
is this correct or I am missing something here?"
"thanks, TC!
I guess I should have mentioned that I already ordered two rtk-enabled gps receivers from NavSpark (one for the rover and the other for the rtk base station). And compass/gyro would be complimenting gps in achieving smoother path.
what I…"
Hi,I am building a chassis for a lawn-mower type of scenario. since I need it to carry 5-7lb of extra weight I figured the rc car chassis wouldn't work for me and I need to use the traditional skid steering chassis. to improve the path precision I…