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Originally Posted by pauline589
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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Exactly.
Also I never mentioned, though Pauline did, that offseason is a good place to practice things, like new transmissions. If you've never used two speed gear boxes then I suggest getting a pair of Ball Shifters and testing them out. Program them the way your driver would want, learn to find the best gear ratios, etc. Hopefully this will help you design you drive trains in future years.