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Re: 4265's Off Season Octanum

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Originally Posted by Dad1279 View Post
That is also what 1279 found in 2011(Logo Motion) with a reduction to the traction wheels, and 4 Cims+4 775s, our drivetrain had tremendous pushing power. 'Low gear' was traction wheels down, high speed was on mecanums.

We also hinged on the traction wheels like you did, for strength, but put the traction wheels at the extreme front and rear for better stance when pushing. With the 8 motors and gear reduction, we had no problem turning on carpeting, even with conveyor traction belting on wheels.

Very nice Cad work and machining. Is the cylinder mount a cast part or machined?
Thank you. The cylinder support was a machined block