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Originally Posted by Paul Copioli
Are you stating that you purchased VEXpro items from us last year and they did not make it through last season? If so, then I am interested to know what products you are referring to so we can determine if that was normal wear or unusual circumstances.
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I believe T^2 was simply stating that our 2014 VP products have not seen a whole season yet. Besides the 2 stage ball-shifter output shaft loctite issue and the encoder gear issue last year, I believe 1678 was very happy with all the 2013 VP stuff we ordered. In fact, since Versaplanetary's are just THAT awesome, we will be reusing many of the housings from last year, and just buying different gear stages as needed.
Unfortunately, for certain applications, an 18" length of hex shaft isn't long enough for what we want to do. Of course, if we need the straightness, then we can make an alternative method work out. Out of curiosity, does holding a flatness tolerance on the 36" pose manufacturing difficulties, hence why it wasn't specified in the drawing? Just wondering, one thing on my wishlist for next year would definitely be 36" hex shaft with a better flatness tolerance, but I understand if this is economically unfeasible.
Also, I think it worth mentioning that I don't share T^2's view on the pancake cylinders. It was clear to me that the pancake cylinder was an add on, the reasoning behind this decision is solid, and did not seem underhanded in any way. Also, I make half the purchases for 1678, and I think everything VP/WCP does on their sites is clearly communicated and easy to navigate. Non-issue for me.
-Mike