Thread: one wheel drive
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Unread 15-11-2005, 22:19
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Re: one wheel drive

you can do it by using 1 large gear and meshing all 4 motors to it in a gearbox.

or you can do what i think you were describing and use 2 kit gearboxes and attach both to a common output shaft.

but i have the same thoughts about what your advantage is?

the main thing that i think needs to be considered is that there is a maximum effective torque that your robot can use. This is limited by the friction, contact with the floor and the max weight of your bot.

if you want to still pursue this i would be glad to help you design something to meet your needs, as i am alway interested in new ideas
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