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Re: pic: 2011 Drive Prototype

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Originally Posted by CraigHickman View Post
Hm. Really?
- Cam actuated tensioners? Check.
- Self locking style cams? Check.
- 2x1 frame members surrounding semi-elliptical bearing blocks? Check.
- External cantilevered wheels? Check.
- Center wheel direct driven? Check.
- Two speed custom gearbox? Check.
- Belly pan for electronics, cut on a waterjet/laser? Check.
- Welded sheet battery box? Check.

I could keep going on. Are you SURE it's not a copy of the 254/968 system?
Ok #1 Its the concept that i copied, not the design. there are many differences in my design versus 254's. While the design was heavily inspired by 254, it is not a copy. What i did was i took the concept and adapted it to suit my own needs. The Belly pan's cut out pieces are different sizes, the bearing blocks are different dimensions, work a little differently and have smaller radiuses... Pretty much all the things that you listed were concepts not total designs. Anyways who hasn't used a 254 concept in their career in FIRST.
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