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Originally Posted by Nate Laverdure
What are you using to engage/disengage the two different drive systems you are using? Is it a simple two-speed transmission, but with two separate inputs? Could you perhaps provide a picture?
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The secondary drive is actuate by the trigger on the drivers joystick. This fires a pneumatic cylinder and engages the drive motor. As long as the driver keeps his finger on the trigger the "torque drive" will stay in contact with the carpet. When the secondary drive is active the main drive wheeks still operate but at half speed. When the trigger is released the cylinder lifts the drive back off the carpet and the motors disengage.