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Re: Drive Assembly Sprockets are Custom Bored

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Originally Posted by DukesAZ
Most teams DO NOT have access to the type of machinery needed to custom bore and/or press the sprockets onto the shaft. This isn't the biggest hurdle in the world, but it is a major annoyance and it will cost us (even it is just 80 dollars, it adds up!).
I don't see in any way how this is an "annoyance". A complete lightweight frame and 4 motor drive train out of the box. So FIRST only gave enough sprockets for 2 wheel drive, but you can upgrade to 4 wheel drive for $80. Thats four custom sprockets that you can attach to your kit bot and almost instantly have a 4 motor, 4 wheel drive robot base. Sounds like a pretty good deal to me.

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