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Re: pic: Wave Robotics 2826 Drive Teaser

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Originally Posted by jwfoss View Post
I'm interested to see exactly how you are powering the wheels as it appears to be dead axles (3/8" Grade 8 Bolts) but I don't see any pulleys or sprockets.
If you zoom into the picture, it looks as if the wheels are riding on hex shafts, if so, I'd imagine that the ends of the shafts have been drilled and tapped to allow the use of bolts as retainers.
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