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Re: Questions-Thoughts/Input On First Drivetrain Design

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Originally Posted by Matthew.Mc View Post
If you could post a picture of a CAD model of how you mounted the Shifter it would be nice. Thanks
Here we go, hopefully this helps sort out my previous post (which after reading it again makes no sense).

The first pic is for context. The drivetrain is a 6wd West coast drive from this years competition robot. Even though the drive systems are different, the concept still holds true.Chains and extraneous hardware have been removed for clarity.


Here is a view of the rail.

And finally a fancy exploded view.

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