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Kevin Leonard 21-07-2015 19:20

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Originally Posted by Infinity2718 (Post 1490889)
Do you guys have more information to support these feelings?

Nah, I don't actually know how to engineer yet, I only just finished my first year in college!

But great post by you being actually objective! :)

Darkseer54 21-07-2015 20:35

Re: pic: 6in Butterfly Module With Piston
 
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Originally Posted by Kevin Leonard (Post 1490819)
I have to agree with pmangels somewhat that cantilevering the module sounds quite risky.

To go against this, I believe 624 said that they cantilevered their grasshopper modules in 2014 without difficulty. Whether the fact that that was a grasshopper rather than full *Octocanum* played into that, I am not sure.

Interesting module, I would also like to see how cantilevering it works out. Make sure you test that before the season starts if you plan on having it as a possibility.

fargus111111111 22-07-2015 08:36

Re: pic: 6in Butterfly Module With Piston
 
Two things,
First, I too am skeptical of cantilevering the module for stability. I have no doubt that the plates would be fine structurally but I could see where your wheels may want to bend the module and possibly loosen some of the bolts as well as not turn smoothly.

Second, I assume the traction wheels are 3 in, am I right?

I am certainly no expert on this kind of drive and the cantilever may perform wonderfully, I would just have to see in running to be in full support of cantilevering the module. I love the idea behind this sort of drive train and I would love to see a video and real life weight once you actually have it working.

Madison 22-07-2015 12:09

Re: pic: 6in Butterfly Module With Piston
 
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Originally Posted by Darkseer54 (Post 1490903)
To go against this, I believe 624 said that they cantilevered their grasshopper modules in 2014 without difficulty. Whether the fact that that was a grasshopper rather than full *Octocanum* played into that, I am not sure.

Also relevant is which wheel set -- traction or omni -- was on the pivot axle.


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