2 Speed Transmission Suggestions

[Cory]

Originally Posted by Fe_Will

On a side note:


Seriously, what poor play from a team with experience with shifting transmissions to just go buy an off the shelf component, we in the FIRST community should be supporting each other’s learning…not …. (My grandmother would be ashamed if I finished this sentence in public.)

I think this is a pretty short sighted ignorant response.

How is it better for me to tell him to make something that I don't believe his team has the tools to effectively fabricate?

In real life, if a COTS item will give 100% of the performance of a custom part, and meet all other required parameters, you're going to use the COTS part. That is a big part of engineering, and a valid strategy for FRC teams to use. This is sometimes just as useful for teaching the kids as it is to make something of your own.

I've been in a situation where my team bit off more than we could chew, and ended up totally sucking. It wasn't inspiring to anyone. If a team does not have the resources to machine a precise shifting drivetrain, they'd be much better served using a great product like what AndyMark offers, and focusing their efforts on making a good scoring mechanism.