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# [FIRST Robotics Competition Team Uses Torque Transmission Pulleys](https://www.torquetrans.com/blog/first-robotics-competition-team-uses-torque-transmission-pulleys)

 Written by [Torque Transmission](https://www.torquetrans.com/blog/author/torque-transmission) | January 31, 2018

[The FIRST Robotics Competition](http://team1640.com/wiki/index.php?title=FIRST_Robotics_Competition) team 1640 ([FRC 1640](http://team1640.com/wiki/index.php?title=DEWBOT_XIII_Drive_Train)) used a Torque Transmission [VPSR-10 pulley](https://www.torquetrans.com/variable-speed-pulley) in their award-winning robot during the 2017 season.

Their robot uses four steering pods which allows them omnidirectional movement. They utilize sensors to provide feedback to maintain set point velocity, and a hobby servo adjusts the belt tension to control drive ration. You can learn more about the DEWBOT XIII [drive train here.](http://team1640.com/wiki/index.php?title=Downingtown_Area_Robotics)

And they have done an awful lot with their robots. FRC 1640 were Division Champions at [FRC Championship](http://team1640.com/wiki/index.php?title=DEWBOT_XIII_FRC_Championship). They also received the District Engineering Inspiration Award ([ Seneca](http://team1640.com/wiki/index.php?title=DEWBOT_XIII_Seneca)), two Innovation in Control Awards ([Westtown](http://team1640.com/wiki/index.php?title=DEWBOT_XIII_Westtown) and [MAR Championship](http://team1640.com/wiki/index.php?title=DEWBOT_XIII_FIRST_Mid-Atlantic_Championship)), and qualified for [IRI](http://team1640.com/wiki/index.php?title=DEWBOT_XIII_Indiana_Robotics_Invitational).

You can check out some footage from their [2017 season here.](https://youtu.be/YtnIwqfHBig)

### Nylon Pulleys

Our pulleys are constructed from a nylon 33% glass fill and metal combination which allows them to utilize the benefits of both construction materials. Both lightweight and durable, the nylon adds a natural lubricity to the design that allows our pulleys to require no maintenance. They are also chemical and shock resistant.

### Learn More

You can learn more about the [FRC 1640 here](http://team1640.com/wiki/index.php?title=Downingtown_Area_Robotics). You can [contact us](https://www.torquetrans.com/contact-us) to learn more about the advantages and benefits of the Torque Transmission line of pulleys or to learn more about our pulley options.

### You may be interested in these related posts:

- [Selecting the Right Pulleys for Your Project](https://www.torquetrans.com/blog/selecting-the-right-pulleys-for-your-project)
- [Multi-Groove Pulleys Are Multiplying](https://www.torquetrans.com/blog/multi-groove-pulleys-are-multiplying)
- [Nylon Pulleys versus Metal Pulleys: Advantages of Nylon](https://www.torquetrans.com/blog/nylon-pulleys-versus-metal-pulleys-advantages-of-nylon)

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