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Unread 16-11-2011, 11:10
Andrew Lawrence
 
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Re: [EWCP]-11-27-11 Drivetrain Design

YAY! Drivetrains! My favorite subject!

Some interesting topics to be spoken about:

-Wheel size, including the advantages/disadvantages of each size, and the best use for each sized wheel.
-Andymark's new Pneumatic tires, the possible applications for that, and what kinds of drives could use it.
-Mecanum vs. Swerve vs. 6WD
-4 wheeled swerve vs. 6 wheeled swerve
-Gearboxes, Which is best for which job, and the new worm gearbox
-Time spent on drive train in beginning of build season, how much time should teams spend on their drive train to get it moving, etc.
-Brake vs. Coast vs. 1 motor break and 1 motor coast
-Cantilevered vs. not
-The standard kitbot vs. The Kitbot on Steroids vs. "other" drives
-Drives that can switch between traction and mecanum wheels

And many more things that I don't have the time to write down.

Can't wait for this cast!
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