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Re: Drive Systems... ...The FIRST Arms Race?
Maybe it is time to take the NASCAR approach and start limiting what can and cannot be done with drive systems. While multi-motor drive systems are nice, not every team has the financial or technological resources to build them. I am VERY grateful for the kit gearboxes since we are on a tight budget, but the reality it is no match against a 6 motor gearbox.
Come to think of it,FIRST, NASCAR, NHRA, etc. could form a partnerships and star some new robot related competitions! For Example;
1. NRHRA (national robot hotrod racing association) - Robot drag racing at its best (After all we already have power tool drag racing)!
2. NRTOWA (national robot tug of war association) - Two robots, one rope and one mean gearbox.
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