Thread: Swerve: Belts or Chain?
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Re: Swerve: Belts or Chain?
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Originally Posted by Botwoon View Post
Where have you seen chain driven swerve modules recently? I haven't seen them in pictures/videos for at least a few years now, and every one I've seen in my (relatively short) FIRST career has been either gear or belt driven.
My apologies for not being more specific...I am referring to the module itself, attaching the driven bevel or miter gear to the wheel. I do intend to use belts for the motor and steering.

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Originally Posted by Gdeaver View Post
A true swerve design discussion would be a very long ramble. This is what our team has done if you haven't seen it, we published our design.
http://wiki.team1640.com/index.php?title=Swerve_Central
Thanks for the link...I have seen...but have not studied it yet.
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