Thread: what's the best way to connect an axel to a drive wheel?
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what's the best way to connect an axel to a drive wheel?
What are good/feasible/easy options for connecting an axel to a drive wheel? And what are the pros/cons of each?

Press fit? Use key stock and a grooved shaft? Create a flanged hubcap of sorts that actually bolts through the wheel?

We're a rookie team with pretty minimal machine capabilities, so we'd appreciate input!