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Unread 08-09-2012, 16:33
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Re: FRC Blogged - KOP Evolution

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Originally Posted by R.C. View Post
True,

Although if FIRST is working with AM, AM/Andy could make an extrusion (with the 6 bolt pattern) for the pulley and then send it out for machining (most likely a boring operation and parting).

-RC
I was thinking the same thing, if they were to use a custom extrusion I would hope they include a 1.125 bore hole in the pulley extrusion. That would keep the sprocket concentric with the wheel and if the hole was extruded instead of bored they could save a lot of material and end up with a very light well priced product.

However I'm sure First/Gates/Am want make the kitbot as simple as possible and would want to use existing off the self components, but that might not be possible or plausible.

The other thing that this kit might bring us is new belt drive products from andymark, as belt seems to be the direction FRC is going in.

Edit: You and Indysam think alike
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