[lewislongbottom]

This offseason, the Klein Bots decided to design a WCD Chain-In Tube drivetrain. We wanted to experiment with different options and features, so we went with a modular design strategy.

We wanted to have a versatile drive-base configuration; so we now have options to test an 8WD, 6WD, and 4WD drivetrain just by changing the configuration of the drive-tubes.

We also have pockets in the bellypan to move the position of the gearboxes; which are the VexPro 2 CIM Ball Shifters, this function just gives us more options if we decide to change positions to accommodate different drive configs.

We also designed what we call the "Wings", they were inspired by FRC Team 148 on their experimental drivetrains. We aren't getting these fabricated right now, this will be a future addition (hopefully).

This will be our first WCD (and Chain-In Tube) so we hope to learn some things before the coming build-season if we do decide to go ahead with this design.