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Originally Posted by Monochron
Great, I was just about to calm down and be happy with the 775-18s.
I'm assuming Banebots was importing them in bulk? And that a private consumer would have trouble getting them in the same way?
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If there isn't a reliable source then FIRST won't put them on the allowed motor list. They trimmed the list of allowed Banebots motors this year in response to Banebots asking them to do it. We used to have the 555, 395, etc. This year only BB775 and BB550 motors were allowed. If there isn't a good source, 775-18v will probably not be allowed next year.
I have a support ticket open with RobotShop to see if they plan to carry the 775-18v I'll post here when they give me an answer.
Hopefully some one comes through and i a reliable importer for these motors (VEXpro or AndyMark would be ideal).
I just got an answer back from RobotShop
"We thank you for your input. We do plan to carry the standard version of the RS-775 DC motor; the specs are slightly different, but the mounting is the same, and it is still a high torque motor. Unfortunately these are produced in high volume and it may be some time before we receive new stock. We will soon also carry new gearmotro systems which incorporate a 775 motor so we invite you to take a look at our New Arrivals section over the coming weeks and check out this new section.
Hope this helps,"
That doesn't look good.
Update
Longer phone call with Banebots just now.
They believe that RobotShop is going to pickup up both the RS550 and RS775-18v and that was discussed with the RobotShop when they agreed to stop importing motors. They also talked to RobotShop about FRC and the use of those to motors in FRC.
Hopefully that means they will both be back and hopefully FRC will continue to allow them as legal motors but who knows what the rules will be for next year.