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Unread 08-09-2012, 15:42
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Re: FRC Blogged - KOP Evolution

I really hope that they release the new kitbot specs prior to 10/18. They say that it will be belt drive, but gates doesn't make a 6-bolt pattern sprocket that would fit onto a wheel so the only option would be for gates to make a custom sprocket just for the kit (unlikely) or for the kitbot to switch to a live axle system (also unlikely). Either way it will be a massive step up from the current kitbot.

The whole point of the kitbot is that it's easy to make, reliable, strong and simple. I wouldn't expect First to release a kitbot that isn't those things, and if they can pull that off with a belt drive then that'll be a drive train better than most teams can custom make.
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