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Re: NEW DRIVE TRAIN with Vex Pro Gear Boxes

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Originally Posted by animenerdjohn View Post
They're moving about the same speed we were when we arrived in Bayou last year and couldn't turn. About 23 feet per second. I assume they are just direct driving off the gearbox.

Luckily they caught it before they arrived at the regional...and dont have to scavange for parts to rig up a (award winning ) coaxial drive system.
Actually, I'm not certain they think being geared for 24 ft/s is a problem. I suspect it will become more apparent as they add weight to the robot. Luckily, low gear will put them right around 10-11 where things are a little saner.
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