Thread: reducing gear box weight
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Unread 22-01-2003, 18:57
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The EduBot has sprockets that I don't think are Delrin.

As for saving weight, bore out the center of your axles, drill hole in sprockets especially in the hubs.

You'd also be surprised how much those Skyway Bead-LOK wheels weigh and how much less they can weigh. You can half the weight with some well placed holes and taking off some rubber.

And remember, every little bit of weight adds up, so every little bit of material removed will bring that number down. Just don't drill aluminum with anything smaller than like a 3/4" bit or you won't get very far. As for steel though, drill the heck out of it.
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