Thread: Swerve Gear Box
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Re: Swerve Gear Box

I haven't made a swerve drive, but you missed a pretty big option. Containing the motor within the swerve module drastically simplifies the gearing. Definitely something to consider. See Wildstang.

Of teams who do go with a coaxial approach, the vast majority use bevel gears. I'll let people with more experience than me post reasons.
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