pic: Team 1511 Prototype Drivebase Mk. II

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12-12-2014, 21:40

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Re: pic: Team 1511 Prototype Drivebase Mk. II

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Originally Posted by Arpan

I'd still use some kind of linkage. It doesn't add that much complexity, and for something where the failure mode is being stuck for the rest of the match, you want a lot of safety.

I guess....but wouldn't your linkage be just as susceptible to failing in the down position? Call me old fashioned but, I would rather stick 3x 1/2 steel shafts taking the brunt of the impact than some aluminum linkage bracket. Also 1 degree of freedom vs 2+

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