FRC Gearboxes, Drive Train and motor combination recommendation

[wilsonmw04]

Greetings,
The drivetrain is undoubtedly the most important decision you will make in a build season. You are entirely correct in stating the game will determine what type of drivetrain you will need this year. That aside, there is one drivetrain that consistently performs well for FRC teams of all shapes, sizes and ability levels. That is the classic six wheel skid steer with a center wheel drop. There are many combinations of wheels, gearboxes and motors that have proven successful. 1114 Kitbot on Steroids might be a good place to start your research. http://www.simbotics.org/resources/kitbot