[FTC]: Climb or No Climb-That is the question?!

[pilum40]

where did you get the tread and the tread pads? What did you make the tread pads from? Did you 3D print the gearing system on the winch assembly? Did you 3D print the bracket or have that machined? Very curious. We've been going round and round about being required to use Tetrix gears and the extra costs that entails. We've got a robotics lab stocked with Vex...for better or worse...it's paid for. If we can use Vex parts, I can keep from charging a fee to compete this year. Please let me know on the above questions. I would appreciate it.
Thanks!