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ErvinI 08-10-2013 21:52
Re: VersaWheel vs Traction wheels
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BBray_T1296 (Post 1295392)
No idea, just something different, really.

We want to try something that isn't well documented as part of our offseason. Colson's work very well, and are proven. Has anyone tried a drivetrain from Banebots? Noone we know of
1274 had a drivetrain that incorporated BaneBots this year at Buckeye (I think it was them...), although they had the smallest robot I've ever seen. Couldn't see it up close to check the wear, however I'd expect that their results might not be the same as your results because there wasn't that much force from friction coming from the weight of their robot. Not sure how they would do in a pushing match either, as they literally just bounced back when hit.

I would try to get in touch with someone on their team, if possible.

smistthegreat 08-10-2013 22:32
Re: VersaWheel vs Traction wheels
 
3609 used BB wheels this year, as you can see from this picture.
Looks like blue in the middle and orange on the outsides. I wasn't able to see any of their matches in person but there are videos on TBA from Granite State, which they won. http://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3609

Chris is me 08-10-2013 22:40
Re: VersaWheel vs Traction wheels
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BBray_T1296 (Post 1295392)
No idea, just something different, really.

We want to try something that isn't well documented as part of our offseason. Colson's work very well, and are proven. Has anyone tried a drivetrain from Banebots? Noone we know of
1503 built one in 2008. 1625 tried them in a swerve module in the 2009 off season.

Wheels wear way too quickly. You'll be changing them every match.

BBray_T1296 09-10-2013 00:06
Re: VersaWheel vs Traction wheels
 
Erm, yeah...

AdamHeard 09-10-2013 00:35
Re: VersaWheel vs Traction wheels
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BBray_T1296 (Post 1295392)
No idea, just something different, really.

We want to try something that isn't well documented as part of our offseason. Colson's work very well, and are proven. Has anyone tried a drivetrain from Banebots? Noone we know of
We've used all colors for various applications. I'm familiar with how they wear, as well with how soft they are. I'm also pretty experienced with how different tread wears in FRC driving.

I can say with great confidence banebots wheels are horribly suited for an FRC drivetrain. There are just so, so, so many better COTS options.

BBray_T1296 09-10-2013 00:39
Re: VersaWheel vs Traction wheels
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AdamHeard (Post 1295426)
We've used all colors for various applications. I'm familiar with how they wear, as well with how soft they are. I'm also pretty experienced with how different tread wears in FRC driving.

I can say with great confidence banebots wheels are horribly suited for an FRC drivetrain. There are just so, so, so many better COTS options.
Alright thanks everyone for the input. We will NOT be trying banebot wheels. We will try colsons (with their nifty hub), versa wheels, and traction wheels to find what best suits us. We are more focused on implementing more exciting use for the drivetrain.


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