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Originally Posted by tmalecek
If 6 CIMs is not easily done using the KOP pieces, can't we achieve the same level of torque by sacrificing speed? Obviously you'd be a better defender with more pushing power, but you'd decrease your cycle time of delivering balls to the front lines.
We're also debating whether or not it's necessary to have a 2 speed option, so I'd appreciate any feedback about that. Any comments about how difficult that might be to implement (and keep in mind that we are rookies!)?
Thanks,
Tim
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Yes, you can get the same torque by sacrificing speed. You then have the problem of catching the faster bot. You can't push what you can't catch. Adding a shifting gearbox adds complexity as jdaming discusses very well. It also adds a lot of cost. An effective driver will likely make more difference than two extra motors regardless of what role their robot plays. A good example is how 610's driver dealt with defense in 2013.
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Originally Posted by XaulZan11
... My previous post wasn't suggesting teams shouldn't be more than just a drivetrain that plays defense. I'm advising teams to not sacrifice their drive train or driver practice to add additional capabilities. Spending 5 weeks on a high goal scorer or climber while their drivetrain isn't reliable and drivers aren't practiced is a bad idea.
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With proper planning and design, it should be possible to start driver practice within the first few weeks of the build season. The mechanisms that give your robot additional capabilities can be installed later in the build season or be brought to your tournament in your withholding allowance.