Hi,
I started a custom vs. kit chasis thread a few days agao and we decided to go ahead and build a custom frame and here is what we came up with. If any of you are feeling especially motivated, feel free to check out our CAD files as well. We had a few more questions, any responses would be very much appreciated.
1) Our axils jut out 2.25 inches. With the force of the chain, will our axils bend?
2) Note the front and rear axils and that they have only one sprocket and that we have to use a spacer. What would be a good spacer to use?
3) Our wheels are exposed and we are using a 1/2 inch keyed shaft. Our wheels are high traction wheels from IFI Robotics In what ways could the wheels be damaged and are there any ways to prevent this besides putting a beam or bumpers on the outside.
4) Can we use use e-clips or spacers?
5) Any other flaws with our robot that we should know about before we go on and CAD it?
Thank you very much for your responses. They've been really helpful thus far.
http://www.pinewoodrobotics.com/files/chassis.zip
