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Originally Posted by s_forbes
Awesome! I'll have to remember that these right angle adapters exist, nice little product.
Instead of broaching, I wonder if using a socket adapter for a drill (like this) and a 1/2" socket would be more feasible for most teams. |
Should always read all the way to the end.
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You can use this same Dewalt adapter in many other robotics applications.
These are some of the many things we have done:
1. Use a standard 1/2" socket adapter and a bronze bushing to create a 90 degree drive to 1/2" hex.
2. Broach a 1/4" bore XL timing pulley and provide bearing support on both sides of adapter for a compact belt drive solution.
3. Create a small hex-hex plug to adapt standard VexPro Hex-core Sprockets and Gears.
All sorts of other things are also now possible:
The 1/4" hex drive is a universal interface in power tool interfaces. Pivot drives, flex shafts and all sorts of other adapters are now available to use once you have a Versaplanetary gearbox which accepts a 1/4" hex drive.
Good Luck in all your robotic creations!