[Travis Hoffman]

We're using an A-M GEM500 planetary with a CIM for the first time this season - we expect good results. Per Andy-Mark, the GEM's will be back in stock tomorrow. If you are only asking about the "A-M Planetary" (a separate product from the GEM) because the GEM planetary is not in stock, just wait until tomorrow and check their site.

The Banebots P60's are very reliable. Lightweight. Compact. We used 3 of them on last year's robot with zero failures of any kind. We'll be using two more again this year.

We've actually never had any major problems with Banebots since we started using them in 2006. The P60's are definitely a big step up from the previous designs. The only caveat is some pretty significant lead time in getting them built and delivered. I suspect increased demand due to less motor diversity in the kit.