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[pakratt1991]

Wow 55 pounds is pretty beefy, I agree with Manuallabor, go with some extrusion, either 1X2 or if you like the shape if the bosch extrusion you could go with a 1X2. Although this might require you to build in some cross bracings. I know that bosch stuff is pretty solid.

Are you planning on using the old andymark transmissions or just waiting on build season to order some super shifters?

On a side note, I was able to shift both of our transmissions last year using only 1 of the pistons with an extender build on. I can include some pics if you're interested. Although our transmissions were modified to be thinner, and thus lighter, I do not know if you can do it with an unmodified set, but might be interesting to look into anyways.

Originally Posted by pakratt1991

On a side note, I was able to shift both of our transmissions last year using only 1 of the pistons with an extender build on. I can include some pics if you're interested. Although our transmissions were modified to be thinner, and thus lighter, I do not know if you can do it with an unmodified set, but might be interesting to look into anyways.

Shifting with only 1 cylinder has its perks, but it's not for every system. If your transmissions are centered in your bot, it makes it annoying to rout different subsystems around the cylinders, and it also limits putting a chassis member there. We did this for our 2k5 bot, AimBot. It works best if the transmissions are direct driving one of the front wheels (or in your case, front pulley.)

PS, pakratt, wanna have sam shoot me an email? We're doing pre season planning, and I'm interested in a few details for the upcoming season. Thanks!

[pakratt1991]

PS, pakratt, wanna have sam shoot me an email? We're doing pre season planning, and I'm interested in a few details for the upcoming season. Thanks!

Will do, A mentor and a few students (including myself) are heading up to his shop on the 28th, so we will know much more after that.

I guess he plans on modifying some super shifters and using them, there is a little bit of modification needed to make them mirror one another, we also plan to drop a couple of pounds from the trannys.