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Re: Best Drivetrain
This year we (1251) decided to try something new for us. An 8 wheel drive, it worked great for us, lots of traction when being hit/pushed side ways and it could also turn on dime. The key was how far apart the wheels were width wise and having the front two wheels 1/8 higher.
As far as chain goes we love 25 chain. We have used it in 07 and 08 w/o major problems, in both arms and drive train. Last year we were having issues at our last competition because our robot had such a beat up. and the sprockets on the wheels started to get bent and throw the chain off. The important thing to use 25 chain successfully is the alignment of the sprockets. This year (2008) we used live axles and 25 chain and we never lost one. The chains that were put on the robot back in February are the same ones that are on there now.
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Team 1251 The Techtigers
2010 FL Regional Winner (BIG thanks to 86 and 1612)
2009 FL Regional Finalist (BIG thanks to 79 and 744)
2008 FL Regional Winner, FL GM Industrial Design, SC GM Industrial Design
2007 FL Regional Winner, FL GM Industrial Design, Palmetto Regional Finalist, Palmetto Motorola Quality.
2006 Palmetto Regional Winner, Daimler Chrysler Team Spirit Award
2005 FL Regional Judges Award, FL Regional 3rd seeded and finalist, Palmetto Regional Xerox Creativity Award, Palmetto Regional 1st seeded and finalist
2004 UCF Regional Rookie All-star Award
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