29-07-2013, 22:00
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Re: pic: Crab/Swerve module using gears instead of belt /chain
As others have implied, the Banebots wheels, especially the green ones, are just not suitable for a drivetrain. They will wear in a matter of minutes on carpet.
I don't know how your module is supported, but if it's just that piece of 1/4" plate hanging out there, through a single bearing, it's not going to cut it.
You may want to consider a VersaWheel for the module. This allows you to attach the gear directly to the wheel. The advantage of this setup is that it lets you use a dead axle instead of a live axle - which you can then use as a structural member of the module, increasing rigidity.
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