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Originally Posted by Nemo
Does it count as complexity if you incorporate a large number of nuanced design choices into each mechanism? It seems like the powerhouses do that, irrespective of the number of moving parts they decide to use.
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No, that counts as "doing it right." Whether a design is complex or simple is irrelevant when you consider the quality of the design instead. Was it well thought-out? Do things fit right? Or is it riddled with holes and filing marks from constant trial-and-error?
The truth is, simple is always easier to "do right." That's why more teams build a mecanum drivetrain instead of a swerve. Is simple always better than complex? It depends on the applications.