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Re: Team 624 CRyptonite 2014 Reveal: Sidewinder

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Originally Posted by Michael Yeh View Post
Drivebase at 0:44
Looks like the colsons dig in when they get pushed, using the drop center tilt rather than an active piston to actuate the "butterfly" mechanism.

Never seen that before (I don't have much experience with drivetrains) but looks very ingenious and effective.
Their system is set up like 33 had their drive in 2011. http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/2515
I can see that being insanely light.