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Originally Posted by bellpride
When a robot (any "middleweight" robot) is bending VEX metal, it's time to reconsider the design...
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Yep, definitely true!
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Originally Posted by bellpride
I've always been curious, because last year I had the impression that Tetrix motors were better than VEX ones. Looking at FTC matches at Atlanta, the robots weren't moving that much faster than VRC ones in Dallas. Is that because they were geared way down?
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The speed of a motor is not the same thing as the power of a motor. I saw some VERY fast (Tetrix) robots where they were geared up, and still had plenty of power. The problem with speed is controllability - If you go too fast, you can't do what you want either!
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I don't disagree with any of the points that are made by people that prefer VEX. I've not used it in any great detail, so can't speak in valid comparison. What gets me annoyed is when I see someone bashing the Tetrix stuff without their ever using it as well.
As a Tetrix user, I realize there are lots of shortcomings to this system. But now it's what we've learned and know. Are we going to go spend the money for a new VEX kit, and then work to join an organization that isn't related to where we've been? Doesn't seem likely even if VEX was "better".
It seems to me that the best judge would be some new engineering students that have not used either... We don't have any of those here - so that's what makes this whole Religious/Political argument kinda pointless.