We're using wheels I used for an experimental system put together several years ago. For that system I used 12:1 Banebot transmissions adapted to a T-Slot frame. This allowed for easy chain tensioning. The chain path mandated the wheel sprocket be mounted with spacers. That means they wouldn't fit in the standard kit of parts wheel brackets. During testing I decided it had too much speed so I re-geared the transmissions to 16:1
We still haven't had the opportunity to try the bump with full weight on the chassis. We have been moving our building site and that had put our tests on hold. I THINK it will still work but if not, there are workarounds yet to explore.
Steve
(Team 2848)
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Originally Posted by Ghtm
Well, after putting some more thought into it, Kevin's answer for the coefficient issue seems to be the right one.
It seems that our team will use mecanum wheels as a drive base this year, and so we wanted to ask 2848 some more questions.
First, in the video ( http://www.youtube.com/user/SteveJes.../1/UQQ67SB8Acc) your robot uses different wheel brackets then the one given in the KOP. Is there any special reason for that?
Second, you didn't use the Thoughtbox from the KOP. Why did you change the gear?
Thanks again,
Guy,
Team 3089 |