TechnoKat design usage, communicated with judges

[George1902]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

These teams have either notified us that they have used our designs during the past 4 years, or they have used a derivation of our published designs:
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Andy,

Unfortunately, we never successfully used 45's transmission on one of our robots or prototypes. However, through our failures, we did learn. I'm confidant that neither the 2 gearboxes on our 2003 robot nor the 4 gearboxes on our 2004 robot would have been as successful without the knowlege and experience we gained from attempting 45's design.

Perhaps it is more accurate to say that we were inspired by 45's transmissions.

The Technkats entire team should receive recognition for their generosity. We all know that designs like these don't spring forth from the mind of a lone genious. The come from an infinite number of monkeys using an infinite number of CAD programs for an infinite amount of time!!

Three cheers for 45 and their monkeys!!

[JVN]

Yep...
We adapted a "Techno-shifter" to our own needs this fall, and on this years robot, and have been VERY happy with the results. Thanks again to 45 for sharing and for continuing to innovate, and promoting the advancement of FIRST mechanical design.

More Kudos to 45 from 229.

John

[Andy Brockway]

Andy,

I would hope that very few Teams would worry about your team blowing its own horn. We coach our students on presenting to the judges and the number one speech is "It is not bragging, the judges WANT to know, that is why they are asking!"

Yuor team's papers have certainly helped many more teams then are listed. I am just now experiencing the feeling of joy when, while looking over someone elses robot, I realize that they are running Team 716's gearbox. Several never said a word ahead of time.

I also want to thank Team 47 for this website. There is so much info that has helped our team.