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Originally Posted by Cory
I've got no ideaw what Dave thinks the kitbot's shortcomings are, but here are mine-
No easy/good way to directly output to the center wheel in a 6wd format
No way to tension chains by sliding the wheels
No easy way to use live axles
No easy/good way to run your wheels outboard of the frame.
That list isn't meant to be a complaint. The kitbot is great for a number of teams, and anything that keeps teams from showing up to a regional with a robot that doesn't drive is great in my book. It's just not very optimal when you move on to more advanced designs.
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I'll concede all the points except live axles--I remember 1293 switching Ockham (which was originally kit frame and dead axles) to a live-axle setup in a leisurely-paced Saturday during the off-season. They used the bearings and blocks (and wheels, for that matter) from 2004.