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Re: 2017 Drive Train

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Originally Posted by Kevin Sevcik View Post
Butterfly drive, especially shifting butterfly drive, is probably only a good idea for teams that already know what it is and aren't cruising CD for suggestions on drivetrain decisions.
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Originally Posted by Cothron Theiss View Post
I don't want this to turn into a mecanum vs tank drive thread or an articulated drive vs tank drive thread, but I think the reasoning behind selecting a simple tank drive is more applicable this year than just about any other. An articulated drive might perform better as a drivetrain than a dropped center tank drive. But is it worth investing 2/3 of your weight allowance and 2/3 of your build season getting a complicated drive system working? Or is it better to build something that is robust and reliable, and spend that time on your subsystems and practicing to improve performance?
I totally agree, I just thought it was a fitting video to add to the conversation. Drivetrain R&D is not for build season.
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