
09-01-2014, 16:25
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@JohnVNeun
AKA: John Vielkind-Neun
 FRC #0148 (Robowranglers)
Team Role: Engineer
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Join Date: May 2001
Rookie Year: 2000
Location: Greenville, Tx
Posts: 3,159
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Re: Build Blitz CAD?
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Originally Posted by Nemo
Here's my special request for the 2014 Drive in a Day: add this hole.
That allows direct drive gearbox mounting using the centered 1.125" bearing hole with tube axles on the outer wheels of a 6WD. The outside hole is 10.50" from the center hole, an integer multiple of 0.50" for convenient use of #25 chain with no tensioners required (ignoring chain stretching... yes, I know it happens). There isn't a convenient place to put a hole for 4" wheels (that bearing hole on the outside is in the way), but this is a workable spot for the 3.25" wheels. You're already my heroes, but if you add this hole you'll be even bigger heroes to me.
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Ummm... sure! Good idea. 
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