2583 Off-Season Drivetrain Help

[ferrari77]

Originally Posted by Garret

I think this is much better.

However a few things I notice:

• Is there a reason you have the large plate on top of the frame rather than below it? If there isn't a reason, you could probably move it below and protect the electronics a little easier.

• I would recommend that you try to support the gear box output shaft on the end.

• I would also only make the shafts 1/2" hex at the wheel. By turning it down to regular 1/2" you save yourself the need to by a broach. Additionally you can save money by purchasing regular 1/2" bearings ($7 vs $9.50) rather than hex bearings.

Again, this design is much better now, good job.

Would it make it the structure stronger if I put the board below or is just for the sake of protection? I could definitely put it below if its better

I thought about doing this for the axles but we only have a lathe and I dont think we have any tools to turn a round axle to a hex axle
Mcmaster sells hex axles which are long enough but the hole axle is hex

Is there a way for us to make the part of the axle hex without buying anything?