Thread: Easy OmniTrack
View Single Post
  #22   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 20-06-2007, 10:20
Gabe's Avatar
Gabe Gabe is offline
Pocket Full of Tools
FRC #0604 (Quixilver)
Team Role: College Student
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Rookie Year: 2001
Location: California
Posts: 654
Gabe has a reputation beyond reputeGabe has a reputation beyond reputeGabe has a reputation beyond reputeGabe has a reputation beyond reputeGabe has a reputation beyond reputeGabe has a reputation beyond reputeGabe has a reputation beyond reputeGabe has a reputation beyond reputeGabe has a reputation beyond reputeGabe has a reputation beyond reputeGabe has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Easy OmniTrack

Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott Morgan View Post
The way I always thought of making omni tracks simply threading a cable through a bunch of round rollers.
It's not a track exactly, but it's similar
The issue then becomes on designing a wheel system that will drive it. Threads used toothes pulleys, but a cable would be harder. And yes, your idea is a lot simpler.
__________________
Team site: Q U I X I L V E R
My favorite tool is my imagination; I’m always finding new ways to use it.