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Re: pic: 499_Toltech_drivetrain

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Originally Posted by Andrew Schuetze View Post
Psuedo-poll
Half of the wieght in drive system plus electronics is:
okay
could be better
way over the line
It really depends on how much weight you need for your scoring device. If your scoring device this year consisted of two lightweight plastic ramps, and you had 80 lbs. available for a monster drive train, it probably paid off to put extra motors and reinforcement in the drive system.

The same could be said for triple play, where all you needed to play the game successfully was a simple one-jointed arm without a manipulator.

But in general: drivetrain + electronics < 60 lbs. so... um... I'd vote:
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Re: pic: 499_Toltech_drivetrain

Latest version here with both sides connected by 1" angle.
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