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Re: pic: 2791 Completed Drivetrain

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Originally Posted by GaryVoshol View Post
Looks like a great drivetrain. Are the center wheels lowered?

Have you calculated how it will behave over the bump when you add the upper frame and bumpers? Or tested it on carpet?
Center four (blue) wheels are lowered 1/8". We get the short wheelbase without the "rock" of 6wd. I love it.

We pulled out a carpet, but the battery died before we could do the all important tests with it. The bump climbing will likely be easier with it.

Bumpers and upper frame should make it a little higher CG, but if it becomes a problem that can be counteracted by mounting the battery or Clippard tanks lower on the robot.

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Originally Posted by Ahnxlazyman View Post
looks great!


what was the song playing?
Whitesnake, by Late Of The Pier. Check 'em out sometime, they're one of my favorites.

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Originally Posted by squirrel View Post
neato!

Fun comes when you get the bumpers on and drive over the bump

looks like your cg is gonna be pretty low, so it should work fine
Hopefully today's the day for fun! More video should be on the way if progress gets made.
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