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Re: Drive Base Help

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Originally Posted by roboruler View Post
2 mounting points normally works fine for a normal WCD. For this years game I would recommend putting bracing between the two gearboxes.

Both the Versablock and the WCP Gearbox Bearing Block work fine with the WCP gearboxes(have used both)

In regards to the Versa-chassis pricing:

Gearboxes: $130 each( need 2) $260 total
Versa-blocks: $25 each( need 6) $ 150 total
½ hex bearing $5 each( need 16) $80 total
#25 chain 10foot $10 each (need 2) $20 total
#25 16tooth ½ hex sprocket $7 each( need 16) $112 total
WCP Cam $5 each (need 6-8) $40 total
Versaframe stock 59” $25 each (need 3+) $75 total
½ hex shaft stock 3foot $12 each (need 1) $12 total

Total = $749 before wheels
16T #25 chain sprockets are probably too small for this year's game. They're quite undersized for the torque of 8" wheels and the shock loads of hitting defenses hard. Many, many teams have thrown chains with them this year. I would do 22T if you have the clearance, or even 12T 35 chain.
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