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Re: Ball Shifter vs other gearbox

In addition, a gear ratio that will get you really moving (15-18fps) may not help you at all if you can't accelerate quickly. In fact, you'll find over the span of 8-10 feet, there's little difference between a fast and slow drivetrain.

The improvements you'll see from a very speed drivetrain will only occur in relatively open field where you can use it. Most FIRST fields don't allow that, also 2013's was a nice exception if you were a low robot.
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