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Originally Posted by Cyberphil
And thats why I ask questions!  Do you really need two frame rails to create a geared system? I would imagine that if you created it well enough you could modify this very system so it could be a geared system. If I am wrong please let me know. I am very curious, and obviously ignorant.  |
I imagine a geared system could be done without two frame rails, but it would certainly be easier to do it with a two rails (or plates). A larger single tube would work, but that would certainly be a LARGE tube.
It's good to inquire, keep it up!
Also, while innovation and continuous improvement are great things, sometimes it's beneficial for a team (such as yours) to only minimally change a system year to year. Sure your base could be lighter when compared with others, but it works, it's been proven year after year, and I imagine you guys are pretty good at making it. The extra time and resources saved can then be used to make the other systems of the robot more competitive.