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Originally Posted by Billfred
I think our definitions of "not many resources" differ. I've been on teams where the build budget was maybe $1,000, the machining resources stopped at that of a disused wood shop, and the mentor expertise didn't really include machining. I would wager my dollars to your donuts that that situation describes More Than A Couple Teams. I would also say those teams are less likely to have an inspiring season if they reached for WCD without more of a grasp of the situation than "254 does it and does well".
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You can make a WCD these days with a hack saw, a hand drill, and some aluminum tube. The gear box and bearing block options from Vex make producing a WCD a trivial task these days as long as you can drill some straight holes. This is how 5458 made their drivetrain this last season. You can make a 6 wheel drive for around $450 depending on your choice of gearboxes(~$150 and up) and motors.