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Originally Posted by Charding18
So basically it would be unwise to use the 100:1 versa gearbox to use as a winch to climb? Is it not strong enough to lift the robot or does it just have a lot of slippage?
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Our FTC teams chose 100:1 VP gearboxes for their Res-Q hangers, two per robot (as has been suggested earlier in this thread.)
Before they added a secondary clip to the robot to hold it in place once it reached max height, their robot slid back quite a bit, and they don't weigh nearly as much as FRC.
You might be able to get up there, but you'll want other mechanisms making sure you have a secure hold.
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