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Re: Help out rookie/less experienced teams

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Originally Posted by Otaku View Post
Two people suggested it, so I just edited the first post a bit and uploaded it.

The whitepaper, that is. Go ahead and check it out.

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/2023
I think you should add a few sections;

Gearboxes/Transmissions. List the common off the shelf gearboxes along with the pros and cons.

Also, maybe suggest different frame materials. Plate isn't the best material to use on it's own, and may be difficult to get all the dimensions required. Recommend 80/20 extrusion and maybe even aluminum extrusion.

But, if this truly is for rookies, I would stress that they stick with the KOP frame. The current iteration of the KOP frame is pretty awesome and easy to work with. What will make a bigger impact on rookies is using better gearboxes/wheels.