pre-made wheels

rmmlg · #1 16-01-2005, 14:08

You can always look at wheels that were made by teams last year and, if you see any that you like, see if that team is willing to sell you some.

Brandon Holley · #2 16-01-2005, 14:23

you could try having the outer part of the wheel being pvc conduit (order 6inch tubing) and then just have ur rims made on a cnc or by hand (takes a LONG TIME) and then attach some kind of tread to the pvc using epoxy and pop rivets... Our team did these two years ago and they were by far the best part of our robot...any more questions contact me or team 11

sanddrag · #3 16-01-2005, 14:39

We might be CNCing some 5.5" diameter 1.25" wide wheels. It is possible that we could make more to sell them to you, but I can tell you right now it won't be cheap. Probably roughly around $80-100 each. Don't hold me to this. I have to check with the team if we can even do it. But let me know if you are interested.

Brandon Holley · #4 16-01-2005, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanddrag

We might be CNCing some 5.5" diameter 1.25" wide wheels. It is possible that we could make more to sell them to you, but I can tell you right now it won't be cheap. Probably roughly around $80-100 each. Don't hold me to this. I have to check with the team if we can even do it. But let me know if you are interested.

wow, thats a big chunk of money

sanddrag · #5 16-01-2005, 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by MORT~11

wow, thats a big chunk of money

I didn't want to quote something too low, then have to make it higher later. If someone is interested, I can get some real prices.

Mr. Van · #6 20-01-2005, 11:40

If I understand the rules correctly, the teams offering to sell wheels to other teams on this thread MUST be able to sell wheels to ALL teams and be able to deliver the product within a reasonable time frame (about a week).

Is this what is being offered?

Do I understand the supplier rules correctly?

-Mr. Van
Coach, 599

tkwetzel · #7 20-01-2005, 13:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Van

If I understand the rules correctly, the teams offering to sell wheels to other teams on this thread MUST be able to sell wheels to ALL teams and be able to deliver the product within a reasonable time frame (about a week).

Is this what is being offered?

Do I understand the supplier rules correctly?

-Mr. Van
Coach, 599

I believe that you are correct, but that they allow suppliers more time to get the parts out if they have to machine them.

ChrisH · #8 20-01-2005, 17:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkwetzel

I believe that you are correct, but that they allow suppliers more time to get the parts out if they have to machine them.

Update 2 had a clarification that the five days to ship was under "normal circumstances". FIRST recognizes that there is always the possibility that a legitimate supplier can be overwhelmed by the sudden requirements of 1000 teams.

Seen many 1 1/4" end caps lately? I wouldn't have thought that they would be in short supply, but they seem to be.

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