Thread: Where to purchase new wheels.
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Unread 28-10-2007, 18:32
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Re: Where to purchase new wheels.
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Originally Posted by RyanN View Post
I looked at Robot Marketplace yesterday, and didn't like any of their wheels. Either they were too heavy, or they weren't the right size. We're trying to reduce the weight of the wheels because we want to go with a 4 motor drive train.
If you are trying to reduce the weight, I suggest:
1. Reduce the diameter. It is possible to climb nearly any ramp with as small as 3.5" wheels if done properly. There is no reason for large wheels unless there is a step or some other such obstacle requiring them. Large wheels require large (heavy) gear reductions.
2. Reduce the width
3. Machine your own.