The Future of FIRST: BaneBots?

[Jeremiah Johnson]

Originally Posted by artdutra04

I'd say a better goal would be to test these transmissions to survive at least the equivalent of 200 FRC matches*, as in BattleBots you just have to survive longer than your opponent.

If they are still surviving at that time without needing excessive maintenance, then I'd include them in the 2008 KoP with higher quality components stock, if this was still the cheapest option. But at $98, the AM single speed trannies look like a very attractive competitor. (Especially since you'd no longer need to purchase the 2x CIM adapter plates!)


* Rounding up to a theoretical maximum number of matches on the playing field:
20 matches per competition (practice, qualifying, and elimination) x 8 competitions (2 Regionals, Championships, 5 Off-season Events) is 160 matches. Add in practice time (which a few hours of practice time can equal quite a few FRC matches), and 200 sounds reasonable.

I agree... combat robot components aren't always going to work for FIRST because they aren't made "built to last" timeframe as long as a FIRST robot.