pic: Multipurpose Test Platform

[orangemoore]

What is the purpose of putting the mounting point of the swerve modules so high? It seems to add unnecessary complexity to the frame.

Wouldn't it be simpler to run the framing straight across?



Please post again if this gets built.

[Nebster]

Originally Posted by orangemoore

What is the purpose of putting the mounting point of the swerve modules so high? It seems to add unnecessary complexity to the frame.

Wouldn't it be simpler to run the framing straight across?

I think it's so that when there are no wheels on the side rails, the swerve is contacting the ground. However, when wheels are added to the axles on the side, the swerve is lifted slightly off the ground for some clearance so that the side wheels are the ones doing the driving.

[bigbeezy]

Originally Posted by Nebster

I think it's so that when there are no wheels on the side rails, the swerve is contacting the ground. However, when wheels are added to the axles on the side, the swerve is lifted slightly off the ground for some clearance so that the side wheels are the ones doing the driving.

Exactly. The original goal is to have a single platform that programming can use to test out control systems for the various drive systems. With the swerve where it is you don't have to remove the module to switch back to tank drive. Just add wheels. I do like the ideas of modifying it to more easily incorporate additional features.

[Mschmeh144]

This is epic. Good work, I like how clean it looks, but of course, it may be different in person. I want to see you build one

[orangemoore]

Did this ever get built?