[FrankJ]

Wild speculations about what this means about the game.

First big assumption: You can build a competitive robot using the KOP chassis as designed.
Second implied assumption 6 in wheels based on stated speed.
Third implied assumption direct drive places the gear box center line on the wheel.

So with a 3" high nano box & 6" wheels, you have 1.5" ground clearance at the center of the robot. 8" wheels give you 2.5" of ground clearance in the center of the robot.

Leads to Big assumption based on this is no big obstacles the robot has to go over.

Wheels & stated speed also implies no water game. Again. Sorry guys.

One limitation of a direct drive box is the difficulty of changing ratios.