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Any particular reason for cutting off the corners? Does it help much in giving more area for a given perimeter?
Definitely have to concur that simple is good. |
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Looks solid.
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Looks a little too solid IMO. There's a ton of 1x1 on there.
However, 34 lbs is still pretty light for six cims (actually that's very light) so adding in a shifting gearbox would make good use of that drivetrain I think. It's only a couple pounds more, and allows for safe top speeds of 18fps+ without worrying about main breaker trips. |
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What makes this drive train better than a kitbot with nitrile treads and 6 cim gearboxes? If you want to keep it simple why not go that route?
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How is that any simpler than this?
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Oh I just noticed:
Your main gearbox shaft is attached to the out frame member. If the outer frame becomes damaged in a collision and bends a little, it will damage the efficiency of the gearbox, and possibly render you immobile on one side. Also, what's the reasoning behind cutting the corners? It seems like extra work to me. |
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Is a WCD simpler? Maybe. But if you're doing all the machining for it, there are some advantages to NOT doing a WCD (like having more time!). Even if you are thinking of buying one, there could still be advantages to not doing one (dead-axle setups tend to be a trifle easier than live-axle setups in terms of manufacturing, something about no keyway or hex). |
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Are the gussets at the corners supposed to be seperate strips or angle iron? If they are seperate strips, it looks like a hard hit to the upper member could severely bend it inwards.
Edit: The upper 1x1 above the wheels |
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You don't need to break bank on COTS parts to make a great drivetrain, but ignoring the cost effective resources available to teams isn't the answer either. |
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Is there a particular reason why the corners of the chassis are cut off?
The only reason I can think of is if you're trying to make the chassis fit within the 112 inch frame perimeter. Otherwise, I don't see a structural benefit of cutting the corners off. |
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I can't take much credit for this, I just copied it from 469 with a few tweaks. I would say it worked pretty well for them, world championship and such things. Not sure any one was questioning the reliability of their drive train, hats off to them, they are an inspiration to all teams. |
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