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Re: pic: Other Swerve Drive I designed while being bored

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Originally Posted by Ninja_Bait View Post

Nice design, though. My only qualm is that it looks a little heavy; you probably don't need that much aluminum for it to work.
It looks like every piece of AL is needed, keep in mind that you have 6 modules and you need support for each and every one of them. Here you need a frame, 6 module mounts, 6 modules, transmission mounting, and sprocket and chain hardware. Swerves are heavy by nature, so in comparison to a regular swerve this one will be about 50% more heavy than a 4wheel swerve.

p.s. to the OP, great job I like how this one can shift! I have also seen the 4wheel version of this baby and it look great! keep up the good work.

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