FTC Robotics Help - Super Simple Beginner Drive Train Basics

We discuss direct drive and gear drive and some of the problems that often come, like gears not engaging and motors spinning in the motor mounts.
Let us know if you have any questions.

[@TheRainHarvester]

Can these motors move a person up a slight incline at a slow walking pace?

[@harishboopathi6446]

Is Chaining Gearing or belting best for the drivetrain?

[@samduong1836]

What size nub hub is it. There are different sizes on andymark

[@FTCTeamPIEaters]

Good Question. We got the 6MM D Bore Single Boss. The screw holes were not threaded and you're supposed to be able to "self thread" them by screwing a screw into them, but that was too difficult for us. We used a #6-32 tap that we got at home depot to cut the threads (I think we had to buy a whole set that included the #6-32). The #6-32 tap has been very valuable to us.

[@zacharyeichenberger4929]

simple drivetrains .... goes on to say " check out swerve drivetrains"

[@FTCTeamPIEaters]

Yes, but to be fair, you must add to the beginning of that quote, "If you're looking for more advanced drive trains..." Our team personally could, would, should never attempt a swerve drive train. Too many brains might explode or something.