Rookie team drive tream idea

[Max Lobovsky]

Originally Posted by Eric Bareiss

Wow, you guys are all over the place with your answers.

I would say Yes to all of the original questions except the gearbox question. I would reccomend that a newer team with little machining help or expertise not try to build a gearbox from scratch. If you are deadset on using the Chips, try to keep it as simple as possible.

As for traction I can't imagine having too much traction with these new wheels. You should be able to turn just fine and go up the step without too much trouble.

It's very tempting to go with your suggestion; it was the only one that gave me a complete answer .

That still leaves me with a question, if we shouldn't build the gearbox, where should we get one?

[Max Lobovsky]

If there are any other Rookies out there following this, here is a very pertinent paper about being able to turn with tank style turning:

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/pa...le&paperid=222

Based on this paper, I think maybe some friction tests (in both directions) of these 12 inch wheels are in order

[Eric Bareiss]

As for using a gearbox, my suggestion would be to use the one that comes in the kit. I haven't seen the one from this year, but I know the one from last year could be retrofitted for use with chips.

I'm not saying that making a gearbox is totally out of the question. You can surely do it with a drill press if you had to. I would get a good idea of what you think you are capable of and work from there.

My suggestion to you is to find a veteran team who would be willing sit down with you for a day and help you work out some plans for a gear box, maybe even help you machine it. It looks like team 25 is only about 15 miles away from you, I'm sure they would be willing to help.