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Originally Posted by mathking
Even though we will probably not use them because the kids really want to design and use their own transmission next year, I think the Banebots transmissions with the modifications are a good idea. As Jason and several others pointed out, they can really make life easy for rookies teams. As I recall, this was the major reason for them to start offering a transmission in 2005, so that rookie (and any teams with a lack of engineering experience)teams could get up and running quickly.
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They offered transmissions long before 2005. Ever hear of drill motors and the drill motor transmissions?
Something I don't think anybody has mentioned is that Banebots probally sees FIRST as a HUGE market. Which means they will try to make a better transmission. They have a chance to sell atleast 2000 units right off the bat for the KOPs. Then teams buy more for spares, etc.
-Joh