[ChrisCook]

[quote=sanddrag]I sent it to our new members so they can get an idea of the different types of drivetrains that are out there. I think it gives a pretty good overview.

The one thing I don't agree with is the idea of a universal drive system design that you can reuse every year. I think lots of the fun, joy, and excitement in building of robots (and looking at other robots) comes from the innovation in drive systems. Sure it can be advantageous to the progress of the project to have reusable designs but it is advantageous to the people involved to design something above and beyond.[/QUOT

I respect your opinion, but just look at what happened this year. The game didn't change that much. Team 233, 254, 980, 1097 and numerous others reused heir last years system which enabled them to worry about the arm rather than the robot as a whole. this also allows their team to practice from DAY 1 with the older robot. this eliminates the "sometimes" overwhelming stress of too many concepts, and allows team members to design inside tight restrictions.