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Unread 12-12-2006, 20:32
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Re: Standard vs. Custom Frame

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Originally Posted by Cory View Post
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.

http://joemenassa.com/Images/ROBOTIC.../IMG_3865.html

That is 121's chassis, I believe it was live axel, it was definitely 6 wheel drive, and they tensioned the chain with out using sliding wheels. This drive system proved to work out very well for them with regional wins both years that they used the kit frame. 121 certainly used it for more than just showing up with a driving robot. I would say that their designs were certainly effective. The kit bot doesn't seem to limit what you can do.
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