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Re: 1885's prototype...first version

I really like the use of 80/20 extrusion for the front and back framing members - it provides a remarkably simple construction method that I wouldn't have thought of myself. I'm usually not a big fan of 80/20 as anything other than a prototype material, but this looks to me like a very good solution.

Be cautious with the 6-CIM single-speed drive if you use it on your competition bot - it's very easy to trip your main breaker if your gearing is too aggressive (we found this out the hard way last year). Shifters are definitely the way to go.
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