KOP transmissions: Your turn.

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by 114ManualLabor

Talking about transmissions you could buy wasn't really the point, or I might have titled the thread "Best store-bought alternatives to the KOP transmissions."

The point I (and I believe Cory) was making is that the AM single speed (and the 05-06 KOP trans) is the ideal Kit transmission; It's easy to work with for rookies, Incredibly durable, rather cheap to produce, and most importantly it's as simple as possible (We don't want first to give out shifting transmissions you can just bolt on).

EDIT: Interesting information there Paul. The AM single speed has the exact same gears, right? how hard would it be to do the back to back with two Single speeds?

EDIT2: dtengineering... Team 33 put out an excellent package for their shifter with a complete itemized parts list and a total cost, very useful.

The banebots are semi reliable now... but compare how much torque one of those can take before destroying itself to the AM single/Old KOP.... The safety factor in those two make it so you'll never, ever have to worry about them.

I love the idea for an arm gearbox that could take small/Big CIM, FP and globe...

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

...(We don't want first to give out shifting transmissions you can just bolt on).

Who's this "we"? Surely there must be someone who would like to see the FRC KoP include shifting transmissions you can just bolt on.

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by Richard

Who's this "we"? Surely there must be someone who would like to see the FRC KoP include shifting transmissions you can just bolt on.

hmm... I guess the we is me, assuming others agree. But those would probably cost FIRST a good amount of money, and not all teams would use them (Which wouldn't be as big a deal with a cheaper, single speed). Either that, or they are cheap and not very durable/reliable.

Also, with the AM shifters, any team that wants a bolt on trans can have it. Or, with a little more work, the dewalts can do that as well (Those are clamp on.... but close enough).

[lukevanoort]

The 05-06 KOP transmission was amazing, by FAR the best KOP transmission, and, IMO, better than the AM single speed (due to the arm configuration and longer output shaft). The only thing I can think of that would be a nice addition is adapter plates so you do not have to modify the transmission to use other motors with it.

[chris31]

The 05-06 season was my first year and I didnt work on mechanical but we never had any issues with them and they worked great. If they still sold them I would definitely pick a few.