View Single Post
  #9   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 26-11-2012, 22:04
Garret's Avatar
Garret Garret is offline
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
AKA: Garret Smalley
FRC #0691 (Hart District Robotics)
Team Role: Mentor
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Rookie Year: 2008
Location: Goleta, CA (UCSB)
Posts: 203
Garret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond reputeGarret has a reputation beyond repute
Re: 2583 Off-Season Drivetrain Help

You can buy 1/2" hex shaft and turn it down to just regular round 1/2" shaft with a lathe its a pretty standard operation. You would then just use either set screws or cotter pins for the sprockets.

Putting the plate on the bottom of the frame is what is normally done. In my opinion it looks cleaner, helps lower the Center of Gravity, and allows you to attach a superstructure easier.
__________________
7 Years of FRC
"You students are at the top of the mountain, at the pinnacle of success, and what is it that you do?
You become the future guides to help others climb the mountain."