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The west coast drivebase (WCD) is an upgraded tank drivebase that retains the defensive capability of a tank with the added ability to turn. For a more indepth discussion of drivebases, including the design of a WCD, refer to Macro Design: Preparing for the Game Drop chapter 2
Showcased here is an 8-wheel WCD that can be purchased from Andymark.
See Ref 3 for an introduction to a 6-wheel WCD.
* Further explanation of West Coast Drivebase in FRC Handbook Volume 1.