Thread: pic: GBX-114, Ultralight shifting swerve drive
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Re: pic: GBX-114, Ultralight shifting swerve drive
Very cool! I was also planing on doing a belt shifting version of this as well. I have a couple questions though.
What is the second white pulley on the lower belt for?
Are you worried about it being cantilevered off of a single plate?
Why did you float the drive encoder in the air?
Is the steering encoder absolute?
If so, how do you plan on determining the exact angle of the caster with the gear ratio?
How do you plan on adjusting the belt tension if necessary?
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