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Drivetrain Guess
Apparently team 401 and 857 are doing a totally new drivetrain concept. I want to take a guess at it:
First, we know what it isn't:
Typical drivetrains:
- wheels
- treads
Not-so-typical motive device:
- walking
However, I believe either 401 or 857 are considering something a bit different. I think it will be: A SCREW DRIVE SYSTEM!!!!!
Instead of wheels or treads, how about making two auger screws that are about 33 inches long (one for each side of the robot), and just spin the screws like crazy? You get a a lot of traction and it is a VERY simple design (except for making the screws, but that might not even be that difficult). I'm kind of surprised no one has tried this in the past (or did someone try it and I just missed it?).
Anyway, is that the secret system? Are you planning on using screws to move the robot? I guess you don't have to answer if you don't want to.
-Chris
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