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Unread 24-01-2012, 00:20
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Re: Banebots RS-775 Case Short

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Originally Posted by banebots View Post
As for some of the other stuff in this thread and on this forum in general, I'm not sure what to think. At a minimum it makes me question our continued support of FIRST. I'd ask that folks step back and read some of what is being posted from an objective view point and consider what kind of impression it leaves not only on BaneBots but on this forum and FIRST.
I'll go ahead and stand up for them here. They offer a decent quality product at a fair price. Through family, I know what it's like to be a small company, and it isn't easy. Our 775 motor last year performed flawlessly and still does. Our 256:1 P60 on that motor wrecked its teeth, even with good grease, the steel ring gear, and the shaft very well supported, but we were exceeding the specified maximum torque with shock loads. We had zero problems with 64:1 and 16:1 P60s with 550s.

Banebots makes very useful products at really a very affordable price for what they are. There really is no competitor producing many of the products they do. The wheels are fantastic for certain applications.

Having come from FIRST way back in the stone ages when cordless drill motors/gearboxes and Skyway Wheels were the only game in town, I'm VERY glad BaneBots continues to support us.

Can the company improve a few flaws? Sure. Should we bash them so much on a forum to the extent they question their support for our whole program? No.

If you think you can do a better job than Banebots, you go try starting a company that produces and sells those same things and we'll see how that works out.
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