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Re: Team 3647.
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Originally Posted by Alex.q View Post
What are the rollers made of; they don't look like pvc? Also, what is your gear ratio and which motors are you using?
The roller themselves are 3inch SCH 80 PVC pipe, with custom end caps made from Polyethylene plastic.
We used the SCH 80 since with a wall thickness of .3inches we were able to lathe in groves deep enough for the 1/4 poly cord belting.
The Motors at RS550s with a 16:1 p60, and a 1:1 pulley.
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