Direct Drive CIM Through Toughbox

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Direct Drive CIM Through Toughbox

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13-01-2013, 20:49

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Re: Direct Drive CIM Through Toughbox

I'm a big fan of robustness in FRC robots, and would not recommend having any drive shaft unsupported on one end as a general principle. You'll note in this picture that the long output shaft is supported at the edge of the robot by a pillow block.

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