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Re: [FTC]: Tri-Wheel design

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Originally Posted by ehochstein View Post
I can't wait to see what you guys have come up with!

We got our robot to climb to the mid-zone once during practice with one of our prototypes. At that point, we were using 3D Printed custom sprockets and we sheared about 30% of the teeth off. Since that point we've encountered a lot of issues with the lazy susan we were using. That's why we are switching to the new bearing system that can be seen in the partner space on our GrabCAD account, see V4 of the design. https://workbench.grabcad.com/workbe...fUCrtD7FVlg031

One new item to note, is we removed powered front wheels. We have an idea of how to bring it back but right now the plan is to have that completely removed as it didn't add too much benefit.
I also would like to see your design in action. Video would be nice

So, am I understanding correctly that you are planning to remove omni-wheels, so your tri-wheel assembly becomes 3-point star wheel? or you just removing power drive to wheels and they will be free spinning?

We are still waiting for parts from Pitsco since December 5. One of the thing we are waiting to finish this design is a worm gear box to drive tri-wheel assembly.
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