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Re: Belt vs. Chain

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Originally Posted by Ether View Post
The reasons were right there in the paper:
  • Belt requires a more integrated design and precise manufacturing
  • Wheels and belt must be assembled concurrently, unlike chain
  • Belt requires more physical space because of the width differences for varying load capacities
  • Chain drive is a known, proven system for transfer of power from the drive motors / transmissions to the drive wheels and between the wheels

I doubt 1 & 2 would be insurmountable for a team like 1114 (who I happen to know uses #25 chain), or 228. I'm not sure about #3, how much extra space are we talking here. And #4 has never scared a powerhouse out of doing anything.
 


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