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Exactly right. We've been using the clamping design since 2001 and shared it with 254 when we started working together. The one thing we do different is we simply glue the ends down instead of using pop rivets now days (we can change out all the tread on the robot in a few minutes without having to bust out the drill).

We have access to a much larger cnc with an auto tool changer during build season. That machine could turn out all six wheels in under an hour easy. The material that goes into making one only cost a couple of bucks, but don't be surprised if we go with Plaction wheels on future robots.

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Found my new desktop

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I agree... these are awesome wheels. Kudos to Brenton and team 60.

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I like the wheels, they have a very high aura of quality, and look similar to the type of part aerospace would make.

at 1/2 lb though, I imagine you could easily make them lighter. Visually I can see they have at least 3 times the spoke material versus 4" wheels I've successfully run.

Also, out of curiosity, is this just for fun, or is 60 ditching the live axled "west coast drive" for good?

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One thing you might consider is using the sprocket mounting screws to hold the wheel together, so that you need less screws total. With so much material on the sideplates, I think they would be plenty stiff for this to work. Also, you might consider using a smaller sprocket to save weight in sprocket weight and chain weight.

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WOWwwww. That is amazing craftsmanship! I especially like the way you have milled the sprockets into the spacer.

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Those look fantastic. Can't wait to see more of the parts. Looks like team 60 is going to shake things up with their drive in the west coast once again.

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Those are some hot wheels!! (yes I know that was a terrible joke...)

Great job on the design of those wheels, very professional. you could probably take off a good amount of weight b4 an iteration of these get on a FRC bot.