paper: Belt Driven VersaChassis WCD - Step by Step guide

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Originally Posted by Steven Smith

Small request on this guide (which is amazing by the way)

Would you consider updating it with an estimate on pricing for both materials required for just the drive, and what any parts you feel are the minimum requirements to make a quality drivetrain?

I think the combination of this guide and sufficient budget might allow some teams that would traditionally use the KoP drivetrain to venture out to a slightly more difficult drivetrain. It would be helpful for them to be able to compare the cost of the VEX drivetrain versus the $450 voucher.

Either way, I'll probably make sure a few teams in our area (rookie and otherwise) are aware of this guide. It was excellently written.

In terms of cost, there was a thread last year comparing the two drive train:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ght=wcd+vexpro

From our experience this is not a harder drive train to build than the KOP drive train. We are very familiar with KOP drive train because we used it in our competition and practice robot for aerial assist. We feel that the Versachassis is very easy to build and configure.

There is not a whole lot of difference in cost between the two drive train for just the chassis. However the KOP drivetrain uses the single speed toughbox mini which one can adapt to the Versachassis, but it requires a custom build plate.

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...=129576&page=2

The ideal gearbox for the Versachassis for team with low manufacturing capability is the 3 sim ball shifter which is more expensive than the toughbox mini. Obviously for the added cost you now have a 2 speed drivetrain.

I will post a spreadsheet with all the parts number and cost when I have a chance.