Learning and Understanding different drivetrains

[Abhishek R]

Originally Posted by safiq10

Now in an effort to learn more about FRC and better understand it we are currently conducting research about the pros and cons on drivetrains. We want to understand why teams use a certain drivetrain.

Currently we are stuck on West coast drive... We are absolutely stumped on what benefits it gives and why we see some of the more elite teams using it?

The live axles and cantilevered (meaning the axles are only supported on one end) wheels allow for more freedom of space and much easier maintenance.