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Unread 05-07-2006, 18:44
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Re: pic: Swerve!
Okay so I don't know how to write a description in CD media... I tried...

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Seems as though there has been a virtual crab-fest going on, on Chief Delphi right now!

Thought I'd share my own design, which has been in the works since last season.

Seeing how my club has very limited machining capabilities I tried to design this with as few machined parts as possible. The wheels are 4" traction wheels from Andy Mark inc. and the transmissions are obviously from the kit.

The upper frame is made from 2" by 1" boxed aluminum. The lower frame is strictly for protection and can be raised to give more ground clearance.

Right now I have the motors set up in such a way as to allow it to be steered like a car, like a swerve, or like a conventional tank. I am still debating whether it might not be better to allow the corner wheels to be turned in such a way as to allow it to spin in a perfect circle.

Can you see any way to make this simpler?
Comments appreciated...
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