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Re: Team 610 pre-season drivetrain

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Originally Posted by AndreaV View Post
This project probably started before vex did their unveiling. Now that the 3 cim ball shifter is available would you consider it as a replacement for your beloved single speed?
I doubt it. In my opinion, two speed transmissions are silly and largely unnecessary. In most robot games, the vast majority of your movements will be short sprints from game piece to goal, and avoiding other robots in between. This calls for acceleration, not a high top speed. Slower is faster.