pic: FTC Bearing and Axle upgrade

[Andrew Schreiber]

Originally Posted by Bryce Paputa

It doesn't necessarily require it, there are just always better ways to do stuff. Personally, I would use a little tetrix components as possible if I was a team myself, just like in FRC teams make sheet metal robots instead of using the KOP. The only difference is that in FTC almost everyone uses the KOP and it includes some of the game specific construction as well, partially stemming from the fact that you used to be strictly limited to using tetrix parts and another small list of parts, which has been loosened. As for the cost, I can't explain that.

See, this is what gets me... I've NEVER seen someone say "Tetrix is great we use it every chance we get"

Which begs the question, why are we going to lengths to use the Tetrix parts? It seems you are using 4" wheels already. I know someone used the AM kit wheels in FTC earlier in this thread. Why not utilize FRC levels of construction and forego the 1/4" axles entirely? 3/8" hex is cheaper than most Tetrix components... Heck, with the weight some of these bots are getting (I think Minotaur was 70lbs+ in 2013) it might make sense...

Joe, I guess what I'm asking is, why not just go full blown parallel plate drive with 3/8" axles. Simple chain 1:1 from the Tetrix motors. Wouldn't it be easier than working inside the constraints of the Tetrix parts?