Practice Time

[GCentola]

Originally Posted by SuperNerd256

Is there anything I'm not getting here?

I think it depends on the drive system. The KoS could probably be done in one day, but if you have a custom chassis and all that jazz it takes longer, plus everything needs to be machined. Having it done by week 1 is a viable option for a kitbot or KoS, having it done by week 2 is also viable depending on the team. Some teams may take even longer, depending on complexity. How long does a swerve take to build? (just curious). I am in no way an expert on drive systems though, so I apologize for any confusion. The point of the post was geared more towards practice time and making it to Einstein.

[Garrett.d.w]

Originally Posted by GCentola

How long does a swerve take to build? (just curious).

With COTS parts we built it in a week. Perfecting the programming took a little longer. However, we never got much drive practice (our portable is very small).

If you want to go swerve, prototype in the off season so that people can learn how to drive it. Swerve is very different from anything else.

[GCentola]

Originally Posted by Garrett.d.w

If you want to go swerve, prototype in the off season so that people can learn how to drive it. Swerve is very different from anything else.

I know that much, I was jut asking for purposes of reference as to how long some drive systems take. I'm guessing that custom designed ones take even longer (if you haven't gotten it down to a science like some teams).