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Re: Team 358 Shooter Prototype

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Originally Posted by Leav
looks cool!

I have some questions i hope you wont mind answering:
1)what is the gear reduction bwetween the motor and the wheels.
2)how did you connect the motor to frame?
3)how did you transfer the power? (belt/ chain)
4)if belt, as implied by post, where did you get the matching parts? (i.e. the belt and the other belt compatible sprocket)
5)are both wheels moving?

hope that's not too intrusive!
Thanks!
-Leav
Thanks for the nice comments....

Leav - Your questions are not intrusive at all. As was said, this is a prototype, and we still have some work to do, but the following are the answers based upon what you see in the video:
1, 3, 5) There is a 2:1 gear ratio off the mini-bike motor, to timing belts which rotate (2) 4" drums.
2) The motor is connected to the frame by means of replacing the motor length assembly screw to match the other longer motor assembly screw. These screws then attach the motor to the gearbox.
4) These are standard gears and timing belts/pulleys, available from places like McMaster Carr, Small Parts, MSC, Stock Drive Products, etc...

I hope that helps.

Jon K. - It's our first time at UTC, and we look forward to seeing you guys/gals as well. By the way, very impressive teaser!!!!
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Last edited by Scott358 : 15-01-2006 at 23:39.