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Originally Posted by pilum40
where did you get the tread and the tread pads? What did you make the tread pads from? Did you 3D print the gearing system on the winch assembly? Did you 3D print the bracket or have that machined? Very curious. We've been going round and round about being required to use Tetrix gears and the extra costs that entails. We've got a robotics lab stocked with Vex...for better or worse...it's paid for. If we can use Vex parts, I can keep from charging a fee to compete this year. Please let me know on the above questions. I would appreciate it.
Thanks!
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I can't speak for the FTC teams that have posted in this thread, but I can say that you should read the manual with regards to allowed parts-- you are certainly allowed to use almost any VEX part other than the Cortex or claw assembly-- they fall under the category of COTS parts with one degree of freedom or less.
You are not required to have anything Tetrix on your robot-- you don't have to use the motors, you don't have to use the gears, and you certainly don't have to use the metal. You can make your robot out of plywood zip tied together with the electronics duct taped on as long as you follow the relevant rules.