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Re: pic: 6WD Module

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Originally Posted by Cody C View Post
Madison,

As Andrew said, We have been developing a similar drive train, but are wondering how much each of your modules will weigh completed. As is, A completed frame with our currently designed module will weigh about 35-40 lbs, with each module weighing 15 -20 lbs. Is this comparable to yours?
Also, our current design differs from yours in that we will attach the modules directly together using aluminum tube, and that will form our primary Frame. Because of this, our modules had to be somewhat more... Robust, and are going to be made of a thicker plate, probably .20-.25 inch. As soon as we have some renderings we will post them, and thanks for your help in advance

-Cody C
That sounds pretty close to the weight calculated by Solidworks. My model is missing bolts, chain and little things like that and comes in at about 10 lbs. per module and 25 lbs. for the whole chassis.

I was planning on seating this design inside a frame of 3x1" aluminum channel, somehow using the spacers and bolts on each end in the scheme to attach it to the frame. I didn't develop it much further than that because I began in on yet another 6WD setup that's integrated wholly into the frame.

I'm looking forward to seeing your renderings. I'll likely be putting up some new renderings of the latest 6WD arrangement we've designed later today.
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