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Unread 03-03-2014, 23:04
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Originally Posted by jeremylee View Post
Thanks! We put more focus on drivetrain this year and are happy with our kitbot on steroids. I think part of it was our driver Dan though. I think he has the knack.

You guys had a great drivetrain too. I recall Dan not being too excited to start the quals against you guys after the practice matches.

I'm curious, how did the blue nitrile hold up? Is this your first year using it?
Our blue nitride should last at least one more event thankfully, as there is 216"^2 on the robot. We love our blue nitrile. HBR has been using it for at least 6 years. We have a heck of a driver too. This is his third year. The drivetrain on this robot is tough to keep on the ground with the torque and traction it has, but he is adjusting to it. 6 cims with an 18.75:1 reduction was kind of a sick fantasy that just happened to come true this year. I like.
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