Beware - transmission output shaft is not 5/8"!

[Rob]

It seems like no matter what you do to help people, someone will have a problem with it. I guess its to be expected. My company gave everyone gift cards for the grocery store at Thanksgiving, and people complained about it. "I don't shop there... Is that all they can give" etc. What fun people.

I think most people's frustration comes when trying to apply a sprocket of smaller than 21 tooth size to the output shaft. I think reaming/sanding etc. are fine for opening up a 5/8 sprocket, but people may have a tough time with the 5mm keyway.

Maybe someone should offer up a source for smaller sprockets that are "plug and play" with the transmissions. (I smell a new product for AndyMark...)

Anyway, My team is using the kit transmissions and kit frame again this year. It is no secret that using these last year allowed us to focus on mechanisms and was a huge factor in our success last year.

Good luck to all teams, whether you use the kit components or not!

Rob