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Re: 4265's Off Season Octanum

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Originally Posted by Jay O'Donnell View Post
As cool as it is, 80 pounds? That only leaves you with 40 pounds for all of your manipulators. I don't see the point in any drive train being that heavy (at least you'll have a low center of gravity). I would love to see this used in a competition but you're going to have a tough time with that weight limit.
There's a bunch of weight that can be dropped in terms of motors/gearboxes, if needed, that I already mentioned to Tag and his team. Plus, there are now smaller mecanum wheels available which weren't revealed when this was being designed. That could help reduce the reductions needed as well.

I trust they know what they're doing
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