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Re: Are two speed transmissions worth it?

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Originally Posted by Joel J. View Post
Which one saw more success? LOL.
Both saw equal success in the market, the vacuum system provided a better shift "feel", the mechanical system cost less to make.

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as to the need for two speeds....if you choose to go with two speeds, you can have a more versatile robot. 1726 built a scoring robot, but with a strong 2 speed drivetrain, and more than once we changed strategy and played only defense in a match.