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Re: pic: 1714 Polycarb prototype Crab Drive (backdrop1)

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Originally Posted by legotech25 View Post
Hey, did you guys ever replace the top and bottom plates with polycarb? It looks like you're still using the laser cut acrylic parts, which would be a problem (it will shatter like no other). But once that happens, I like it!
Yeah, I noticed that... Not something that should be on the final module for sure, probably just there for photo purposes I think.

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Just a thought, maybe the bottom circle would be best made from Acetal? Just to reduce the friction and other drive forces... You might want to run that by AJ, Mr. Laabs, and/or Dad first though.
I know a lot of teams use acetal right now to support their modules (like here). I'd recommend it solely based on what I've heard from other people.
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