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magnets

28-01-2014 15:53

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Originally Posted by wireties (Post 1333721)

Ditto - looks great!

Are you nervous having the cantilevered portion of the shaft longer than is WCD-typical? And now both forces from the wheels and the chain are working on the extended (from the frame) portion of the shaft.

Sorry if this is a silly question - I'm a goofy EE, its all transitors, 1s and 0s to me.

You're absolutely right. This cantilevered shaft is weaker than a normal WCD shaft because it's longer and isn't loaded on both sides. However, I'm pretty sure it's strong enough, especially with no bumps or towers to wreck your frame this year.

Good choice with chains- I think they're better than belts.

Akash Rastogi

28-01-2014 22:01

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Originally Posted by sdcantrell56 (Post 1333761)

We ran the calculations. The axles will be perfectly fine.

Chain on the outside is to free up space on the inside of the robot and easier servicing. We have run belt the past 4 years and so far I am much much happier going back to chain, particularly with the versa bearing blocks and cams

What's the length of the slot you made for tensioning the VersaBlock? Just wondering.

Looking really nice!

Andrew Y.

28-01-2014 22:39

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Sean demanded the chain be cleaned in a ultrasonic bath so his hipster clothes wont get dirty. Its the only reason we ever did belt.

Andrew Schreiber

28-01-2014 23:01

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Originally Posted by Andrew Y. (Post 1333978)

Sean demanded the chain be cleaned in a ultrasonic bath so his hipster clothes wont get dirty. Its the only reason we ever did belt.

You know, the worst part is I'm not so sure this is a joke.

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