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Re: Ball Shifter vs other gearbox

I have to agree with Aaron, how do you know what your ideal robot is if you don't know what you need?
FIRST gives you six weeks to build a FULLY functioning robot.
Not just everything but the chassis.

As well I do not think it is a bad thing to become familiar with different drive systems, it will give you more options next year and you will expand your knowledge. But designing something for next year and not knowing what you need might set you up for failure.
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