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Originally Posted by z_beeblebrox
Solidworks estimates 36lbs, which seems pretty reasonable.
The top and bottom plates and the module sides are .25" aluminum. Would any pocketing on those be useful?
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If you've got machining resources (you probably do if you're going with swerve), then it's probably worth it to pocket the plates. 0.25" aluminum is really strong, so you can make big pockets.
A few ideas for weight savings
You can shrink the module plate by making the whole thing a big triangle and pocketing the center, like
this. Your current design looks like you're making them wider so you can add the little support thing. You shouldn't need one because the lower axle with the wheel on it will make the thing stiff enough.
The big green plates mounted to the frame could also get smaller by making them curved, and you could probably mount the steering motor directly to the frame, with no need to make the green plates go out that far.
The idea for using the bike parts for the bearing is really neat.