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AdamHeard 31-12-2010 22:28

Re: pic: Super Light Chassis System
 
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Originally Posted by Cyberphil (Post 989729)
And thats why I ask questions! :) Do you really need two frame rails to create a geared system? I would imagine that if you created it well enough you could modify this very system so it could be a geared system. If I am wrong please let me know. I am very curious, and obviously ignorant. :p

I imagine a geared system could be done without two frame rails, but it would certainly be easier to do it with a two rails (or plates). A larger single tube would work, but that would certainly be a LARGE tube.

It's good to inquire, keep it up!

Also, while innovation and continuous improvement are great things, sometimes it's beneficial for a team (such as yours) to only minimally change a system year to year. Sure your base could be lighter when compared with others, but it works, it's been proven year after year, and I imagine you guys are pretty good at making it. The extra time and resources saved can then be used to make the other systems of the robot more competitive.

Cyberphil 31-12-2010 23:30

Re: pic: Super Light Chassis System
 
Thank you very much guys!

I have been experimenting with inventor, teaching myself some stuff, and I decided to do a very simple make of a WCD with gears. I am thinking about uploading it to get some feedback on it. Now, it is HIGHLY inspired by this system and many others (233, 254, etc), and I will say this ahead of time so there is no confusion of claiming to design it. The only thing I did with the DT is made it gear driven. I love the concept of this, and I am a very curious of others opinions.

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Also, while innovation and continuous improvement are great things, sometimes it's beneficial for a team (such as yours) to only minimally change a system year to year. Sure your base could be lighter when compared with others, but it works, it's been proven year after year, and I imagine you guys are pretty good at making it. The extra time and resources saved can then be used to make the other systems of the robot more competitive.
I was mainly asking these questions so we could get some information for an off-season project. I think a WCD would be a great learning exercise for our team (Besides the fact that we are an hour from the East Coast) :p . Its an 8wd, completely gear driven WCD. I know that the clearance is not that much, but we have dealt with this clearance for 3 years now and have faired well.

Any thoughts would be great!

ajlapp 03-01-2011 10:10

Re: pic: Super Light Chassis System
 
Did you review this design by AM? ToughTube Chassis Rail.

Cyberphil 03-01-2011 12:20

Re: pic: Super Light Chassis System
 
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Originally Posted by ajlapp (Post 990382)
Did you review this design by AM? ToughTube Chassis Rail.

Yes, I have seen this many times before. The only problem I have with this design is that you need a cim on each side, one driving one wheel and the other driving the other two wheels. I would rather a setup where the whole system is connected, maybe allowing for a super-shifter attachment. I will post my design up soon to see what you guys think.


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