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Originally Posted by Jeffy
I really do think that with enough work at it, this could be a better solution than a single or two-speed drive. The real problem that any team faces is shifting speed vs. the actual advantage gained from a new speed.
Side note: I believe that 217 did a CVT in 2002. That may be of interest.
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Their "CVT" is actually an IVT. Most CVT and IVT designs are useless for FRC because their sole purpose is output speed, not torque. 217 is an example of a constant torque drive. FRC uses electric motors, so we don't need an IVT/ constant torque drive.