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Re: omni drive transmissions

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Originally Posted by dtengineering View Post
The BB transmissions are ideal for omni-drive drivetrains as they are extremely easy to use in direct drive (as opposed to chain drive) applications. You just put the wheel on the output shaft, saving all the weight of the chain and sprockets, as well as the potential failure of having the chain come off. In my experience, the upgraded Banebots make for the most reliable drive system out there.... and we've got a mecanum drive with four of the 12:1 gearboxes on board with two regionals and several demonstrations behind them to back it up with.

Jason
I'll agree that the newer line is more reliable than the previous, but disagree that it is the most reliable option. I would bet the reliability of a dual stackerbox or single toughbox is substantially higher.
 


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