This is the future home of the Mech Team(s) wiki. Topics to be covered:

DRIVE TRAIN

• drivetrain101/physics of driving (torque, friction, cg, tipover, drive styles)
• wheels (sizing, surface, tire pressure, footprint/quantity, choices/limitations + advantages, secondary hardware requirements, tanks vs wheel)
• motors (torque/current, efficiency, burn-in, choices/limitations+ advantages, secondary hardware requirements)
• encoders (choices/limitations + advantages)
• rails/chassis (cots options, diy options, choices/limitations + advantages, secondary hardware requirements)
• gear boxes (gear ratios, diy vs. cots, shifters)
• advanced topics (specialized designs)
• good practices (mass props, icds, cg tracking, standard hardware)

MECHANISMS + MANIPULATORS

• intakes + shooters
• claws/grabbers

PARTS + PROCUREMENT RESOURCES

• McMaster? Carr
• AndyMark?
• Vex

USEFUL LINKS

• ChiefDelphi?