Scioly.org

Well, States is in a month, but i think testing this will take alot of time... and making it, as well as thinking up the exact design...im not sure it's possible (with my limited time [im quite busy])

Yeah, it would probably be best to go with something a little less difficult. I like the thinking, though. Maybe for next year you could have a very creative and ambitious buggy if you follow that up.

Can someone give me a list of ways for the battery buggy to go around the bucket during the competition? How can I build it?
Thanks in advance

There are many ways discussed towards the beginning of the thread, I would suggest that you looked at those. If you still need help, you can ask specific questions.

Yea, we're now thinking of a three wheeled buggy...back wheels drive and stop, and the front turns...
would a stiff caster wheel be any good?

Our buggy has a similar design except with the front and back reversed. I don't know much about different wheels, but I think that those were mentioned earlier as being good, and as long as they don't wobble and have good traction, they should be fine.

We were thinking about doing what you did. What are the benefits? more sturdy?

I'm not sure if there is much of a difference, but it might make sure that the front doesn't get caught, since if the front wheels weren't spinning they could hypothetically get caught on something and create skidding. Just a thought. Also, make sure that whichever side has one wheel is lower and maybe weight it if needed to prevent jumping up when you stop. If your ca doesn't go that fast this won't be a problem.

How fast would you need to be going? like 8m in 3 seconds?

About that, yeah. Maybe 4 at most.