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Originally Posted by Undertones
I fully agree with everything you said. Thing is, this is a practice robot. We are building it to become more experienced; and I see no reason why we shouldn't experiment. We would NEVER use a system like this in a situation like build season. There was a pre-determined list of requirements that we came up with as a team before we individually started designing. These are all robots that we feel we could fabricate easily, quickly, and cost-effectively.
Best case scenario - we perfect an awesome drivetrain that we can hopefully utilize in the competition season, while teaching our new students about design, fabrication, etc.
Worst case scenario - Robot fails miserably and the new kids (and the old ones) learn what not to do.
I appreciate the feedback, as does the team.
Mac
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Glad to hear we're on the same page.
Typically when my team does an offseason drivetrain it is for the purpose of prototyping a new drivetrain style with the hopes that we can perfect it and implement in the following season. Clearly the reasoning behind your offseason project is different from what I typically do, I shouldn't of assumed that your offseaon drivetrain was for the same purpose as ours.
Like you said, however your project turns out you'll learn from it. And for that reason I would support you even if you were to build the worlds worst drivetrain.
My only question would be why not aim for the best case scenario you listed?