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It's Tape Measure Time!
FRC #4564 (Orange Chaos)
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Re: Team 4564's Tape Measure Climber

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Originally Posted by RoboAlum View Post
Here's our tape measure climber. What tape did you guys use and what kind of gear reduction
That's awesome, I'm glad to see other successful tape measure designs!

We used a single CIM motor on an overall 28:1 reduction. The CIM is attached to a BaneBots 12:1 gearbox which is followed up by a 28:12 chain reduction. It's given us a good mix of speed and power.
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2013-2016: Mechanical Leader, CAD Leader, Driver and Dean's List Finalist (NEDCMP 2015)
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