Introduction
In this Lesson, you will add a gear train to your BaseBot and learn about mechanical advantage and how different gear configurations affect your robot's ability to pull an object. Then, you will test different gear configurations to complete the Gear Train Tractor Pull Challenge. Watch the animation below to see how the BaseBot with a gear train can move to pull two IQ Kit boxes along the Field.
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Add a Gear Train
There are many ways to add a gear train. Use this image as an example of what a completed gear train addition could look like on your BaseBot.
Select Next > to learn about gears, gear trains, and how they can be used to create mechanical advantage.