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Re: Why not to shift?

Understand the difference between "top speed" and "time to destination". A single speed robot geared for a top speed of 6 to 9 fps will get you from where you are to where you need to be very nicely, and still spin the tires in a shoving match. How often to you cross the entire field without stopping or turning? How many times to you accelerate from a dead stop? How much time & driver focus is spent shifting?

We have never used a shifting transmission. I won't say we never will, but I haven't seen a game (even Overdrive) where I regretted not having one.
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