2785 Drive Train- Border Hopping Capabilities

[gman892]

Hello,
I am a new member of Chief Delphi and also a Co-Captain of Team 2785.
Being in charge of the drive train among other things, I finished the prototype today and have a video of it climbing over a modeled barrier of Rebound Rumble.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcI2L6HyDQc

The actual Chassis is planned to be constructed out of 1" 8020, but same design with chain driven toughboxes. I just wanted to Post here and look for some feedback, comments, suggestions, and constructive criticism.

Would it be better for each toughbox to be powered by two CIM motors?

Would some sort of ski on the undercarrage help slide the robot over?

Any way to make the design more reliable?


I appreciate your time!
Thanks!

Best,
Team 2785