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Re: Be afraid... Be VERY Afraid

980 in 2003 used something very similar, using smaller wheels for speed and larger wheels for climbing a ramp (at least, that's what I recall them doing--it might have been the other way around). I think some other teams have done something similar. We've also seen swapping mecanums and traction wheels, as well as omnis and traction wheels. I designed one once, but it didn't get past the team brainstorming stage.


This is one quarter of a wheel-shifting drivetrain, where two different types of wheel can be changed at will, or used for climbing. Again, I don't think this is exactly revolutionary for FRC--similar things have been done on several occasions.


Now, the real question is: have you locked into using this for next year? If so, I highly suggest reconsidering. Quite simply, you don't know what the game will involve. (Hey, wheel-less robots are always an option for the GDC...) So, the thing that I'm more afraid of is: http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-superoptions.htm
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