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Re: Back for more..VEXpro 2014 Product Unveiling

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Originally Posted by apples000 View Post
Yup, my bad. I see what you mean about space for the plate sprockets. That being said, if you used a little sprocket that had the dog pattern in it, you could probably get away with this.
That limits the versatility of it.

When selling a COTS part you have a different set of goals than a team.

It's not surprising that someone could make a 3 CIM w/ PTO gearbox smaller and lighter than vex, but it will likely only fit a few situations. Vex/WCP must sell a gearbox that will work for as many as possible. I feel they've done a great job o this.
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