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Re: Why not to shift?
Added complexity. Servo-based shifting is slow and somewhat unreliable. Pneumatic shifting is much better, but if you have no other pneumatics on your robot the compressor is going to be a giant power suck. It's also easy to pick the wrong gear ratios and end up with a low ratio that's too low and a high ratio that's too high.

There's also the issue of training your drivers to use it properly.

Ideally, pick a gear used only for pushing and climbing (mounting the bridge, etc.) and another for regular driving.
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