Drive Train War - Chief Delphi

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01-11-2014, 22:17

Oblarg

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Re: Drive Train War

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Originally Posted by IKE

I have thought for a few years that "fork-lift drive" would become a powerful drivetrain in FRC, but I have yet to see it take 0ff. This would be steerable rear wheels and fixed front wheels. The fixed wheels would utilize a two speed gearbox with a large spread, and the two rear swerve modules would be geared to match the faster gear.

Lots of added complexity, not much clear added utility over a tank drive.

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