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Re: pic: Versadrop Decadrive

Looks neat! I hope we see a lot of these types of drivetrains next year... the availability of these parts is a good way to speed up the evolution of drive bases and find optimal configurations.

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Originally Posted by Ari423 View Post
Just wondering, do the VersaDrop modules allow for connection to a gearbox via chain or belt? I don't really see the benefits to DecaDrive over Octocanum without having each side of the robot connected to one gearbox.
Vexpro has some examples on their site that show how this can be done. The VersaDrop is really just a frame that you can attach axles/sprockets/gears to, so you can do all kinds of neat things with it.

Here's one example
and another
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