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Originally Posted by OWilliamson
Thank you all for your replies, it really helped clear up a few misconceptions I had.
Our team has access to a CNC, water jetting, and breaks so I think we could try to build any drivetrain we wanted. At our next meeting I will bring this all up and see what we decide to do, thanks again everybody  |
Just be sure not to get your minds set on one particular system before the season starts. That sort of plan can easily lead to a robot that doesn't perform well because the drivetrain doesn't fit well with the game.
Try looking at some of the old games, and ask yourself what sort of drivetrain would/did work best with that game. Then look at how that would affect your decision to use live or dead axles and why (though this will still depend mostly on what machining you can do and what you already know how to do). This is a good way to learn how to use both power transmission methods. If you have the time, maybe mock up a few designs in CAD, or even build one if you have the resources.