VersaWheel vs Traction wheels

[ErvinI]

Originally Posted by BBray_T1296

No idea, just something different, really.

We want to try something that isn't well documented as part of our offseason. Colson's work very well, and are proven. Has anyone tried a drivetrain from Banebots? Noone we know of

1274 had a drivetrain that incorporated BaneBots this year at Buckeye (I think it was them...), although they had the smallest robot I've ever seen. Couldn't see it up close to check the wear, however I'd expect that their results might not be the same as your results because there wasn't that much force from friction coming from the weight of their robot. Not sure how they would do in a pushing match either, as they literally just bounced back when hit.

I would try to get in touch with someone on their team, if possible.

[smistthegreat]

3609 used BB wheels this year, as you can see from this picture.
Looks like blue in the middle and orange on the outsides. I wasn't able to see any of their matches in person but there are videos on TBA from Granite State, which they won. http://www.thebluealliance.com/team/3609

[Chris is me]

Originally Posted by BBray_T1296

No idea, just something different, really.

We want to try something that isn't well documented as part of our offseason. Colson's work very well, and are proven. Has anyone tried a drivetrain from Banebots? Noone we know of

1503 built one in 2008. 1625 tried them in a swerve module in the 2009 off season.

Wheels wear way too quickly. You'll be changing them every match.

[BBray_T1296]

Erm, yeah...

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by BBray_T1296

No idea, just something different, really.

We want to try something that isn't well documented as part of our offseason. Colson's work very well, and are proven. Has anyone tried a drivetrain from Banebots? Noone we know of

We've used all colors for various applications. I'm familiar with how they wear, as well with how soft they are. I'm also pretty experienced with how different tread wears in FRC driving.

I can say with great confidence banebots wheels are horribly suited for an FRC drivetrain. There are just so, so, so many better COTS options.

[BBray_T1296]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

We've used all colors for various applications. I'm familiar with how they wear, as well with how soft they are. I'm also pretty experienced with how different tread wears in FRC driving.

I can say with great confidence banebots wheels are horribly suited for an FRC drivetrain. There are just so, so, so many better COTS options.

Alright thanks everyone for the input. We will NOT be trying banebot wheels. We will try colsons (with their nifty hub), versa wheels, and traction wheels to find what best suits us. We are more focused on implementing more exciting use for the drivetrain.