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Unread 19-04-2010, 13:42
CraigHickman
 
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Re: pic: 1671 Swerve Module

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Originally Posted by steelerborn View Post
Slick! Care to answer some questions about your design? More specifically, why cantilever the belts, rather than put them inside the module? Also, I love the use of belts. When routed correctly, they outperform chain in both lifetime and torque transmission.

Also, a tip on top support crab modules: For FRC level contact, you might find yourself wanting more support on that top pivot. Even a single degree of deflection of the module makes you lose 90% of your contact patch on the ground...
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