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Re: pic: Revolution Co-Axial Swerve Module - Team 221 LLC.
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Originally Posted by Cory
If you need a tensioner, then it doesn't actually work, right? 
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Actually, it does... The tensioner is usually an encoder's sprocket. The only way to tension the chain is to move the encoder...
Also, remember that the chain can stretch slightly if it's used in a high-stress area like the drive.
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