NeveRest 60 in FRC

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Originally Posted by Libby K

I think it's a difference worth spending for teams that can afford it - That $85 is the means (for our FTC teams) of protecting against the shock load. Our FTC teams were so thankful when buying them without the gearhead became available. The spiraling spur gears don't hold up well on the small robots

It really comes down to how you treat them. We've used NeveRest motors since they arrived on the scene and gearbox failures aren't an issue. Our team has given these motors death in drivetrains and lift systems but always made an effort to minimize shock loads through control systems.

Okay the 20:1 is a bit weak (we broke 2 last season) and some emit funny noises but they're cheap and don't leak smoke.

Never had an issue with the spiraling spur gears. What on earth are you doing to them!