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Re: Wheels
I would suggest IFI Robotics for the regular wheels...their traction wheels are unbeatable in my opinion. We used them last year and had no problems with them all year, other than having to replace tread since it was worn out but that was expected.
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Re: Wheels
Check out http://andymark.biz/products.htm
They have two varieties of 6" and 8" omni-wheels (aluminum and plastic). They also carry 4", 5", & 6" Traction wheels. The traction wheels are built to use dead axles, but AM also carries a "Universal Hub" with a 1/2" bore and 1/8" keyway. You could either modify your shafts to 1/2", build your own hubs, or modify their hubs to fit your shafts. Depending on your robot design, they shouldn't be too much of a problem. |
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Re: Wheels
if you are looking for "normal" wheels you can tryskyway wheels
they have a large selection, at decent prices, if you don't find what you are looking for on the web page, just give them a ring, their quite happy to help you in your search. |
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Re: Wheels
I've seen some nice, cheap, simple wheels made of a couple pieces of MDF glued together with tread screwed to the outside. Counterbore with a forstner bit for a couple of bearings, and bolt a sprocket to it with a bit of a stand-off and you might be surprised how cheaply you can build a wheel. Go back with a holesaw and cut out some "speed holes" and you might be surprised how lightweight the resulting product is.
If you wanted them to look really nice, use baltic birch plywood, inlay some purpleheart and black walnut, and give it a nice hard varnish finish... Jason |
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