CIM Motor Direct Drive or Supporting Axle

[loganc10]

Originally Posted by akoscielski3

As a rule: never ever side load a motor. So you should not directly drive the wheel from the CIM Motor. You should add a set of gears/belts and pulleys/sprocket and chain to each wheel.

Does side loading a motor mean driving the wheel directly, supported or not? I was looking to stay away from a bunch of pulleys, gears, etc. The more of those the more mechanically inclined I need to be. While I believe I could pull it off, I'm not sure I want to deal with the headache and price increase of those extra components.

What tools do you have access to? That can change a lot of things.

I have access to basic power tools. No machine shop or anything extravagant like that. I'll be utilizing my dads work for some steel stock and welding equip. for the frame. But other than that I'm not looking to do any fancy fabricating.


What are your thoughts on THESE wheels? The downside of the rubber threaded wheels on AM is that they are only an inch or so wide, potentially requiring two (side by side) to attain the required width for a tennis ball. These Vex wheels come up to 2.5", however with a lower diameter.

Can anyone comment on the bearing and housing needed on the other side of the wheel that will attach to the frame? I'm not super familiar with them, and what exactly I need. Will something like in the photo above work?

Thanks,
Logan