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Re: reusing drive design

can you? most certainly. If it works, don't ignore it

Have you? not to my knowledge. Our best drivetrain (2004) is no longer usable because a) it used the drill motors and b) it used very heavy snowblower treads, which were great for getting up steps, but unnecessary for flat carpet or ramps. Plus it was really heavy.

Should you? Yes and no. If it works well, try to improve it. customize it for the specific game. I wouldn't suggest reusing the EXACT same drivetrain because you will probably be at a disadvantage to ones that were specially designed for the game. change the gear ratios, the wheels, etc.

Will you? probably, if we find one that works well. The team really liked the shifting transmissions we used this year, so we'll probably have some sort of multi-speed capability in the future.
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