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Re: 3D Printed Parts on an FRC Robot?

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Originally Posted by Kevin Kolodziej View Post
In 2013, we printed the plates for our custom drive gearboxes. They weren't very optimized, but it was our only way (at the time) to create high tolerance bearing holes. They were two stage reductions from Mini CIMs into 6" wheels with aluminum standoffs between the plates. Had zero issues with those over the course of the season.
I have never seen 3D parts used for this before! A couple of questions: Were the 3D printed plates proving any structure for the robot frame? Or were they just mounted onto the frame? Also, how thick did you print them?
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