2013 KB on steriods

[Nemo]

This year's KitBot doesn't need much to become a kitbot on steroids, right? I think all it needs is an upgrade to 4 CIM motors and a sheet of plywood to stiffen it up. I guess some people will want plaction wheels over FIRST wheels, but I like the HiGrip FIRST wheels.

[F22Rapture]

Originally Posted by Nemo

This year's KitBot doesn't need much to become a kitbot on steroids, right? I think all it needs is an upgrade to 4 CIM motors and a sheet of plywood to stiffen it up. I guess some people will want plaction wheels over FIRST wheels, but I like the HiGrip FIRST wheels.

I think the regular kitbot isn't 6wd, but that could change this year

[billbo911]

Our "plan" for this season is going to be a play on the "KOP on Steroids".
Again, this will all depend on the game and our strategy, but for now, this is our plan.
Depending apon what the KOP actually contains.....
We plan on using the majority of the drive componants from the KOP, but substituting a VexPro Ball shifter with 2 CIMs per side in place of the ToughBox Mini. We will also, if possible, replicate the dimentions of the KOP drive, but build them into our own custome frame. We may even do a riff on WCD style if possible. At this point though, it will all depend on the game and what the KOP actually contains. One thing is certain though, we will be using belt drive.