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Originally Posted by EricH
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 |
No, we're not 100% sure that we'll use it this season, for that reason exactly. As for your guess, you are on track, but still very wrong. This is certainly revolutionary, keep in mind that there is a HUGE concept that you're not seeing here.