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Originally Posted by jkelleyrtp
I don't understand what all the fuss is about when it comes to their complexity. Instead of going all-out like 971 in 2014, many teams can easily make something like the kleinbots' offseason CAD or 148's x009 prototype.. Both of these accomplish the same goal as a hex-chassis but with much less complexity and required knowledge. |
Not sure I'd qualify x009 as something "easy" for many or most teams to make. Good sheet metal fabrication is hard to find in a good deal of places around the country, and the design knowledge necessary is a whole other animal.
Bottom line is hex adds complexity. In some cases it might not add much, but if you're going to get tripped up on that you should probably be doing KOP or a transition drivetrain like VersaChassis anyways.