What would you buy if you could?

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Originally Posted by Billfred

The things I'd probably buy:

-A better interface for the window motors. Imagine an AM Shifter, but with only one shaft (which interfaces with the output of the motor) and the holes to screw the window motor to one plate (or both, if there are matching units in the KoP). Stick a half-inch shaft in the middle of those plates, and we're in business. That's something I can bolt on just about any part of our robot and not have to worry about those black hubs (or the things stuck in them) wiggling one way or the other.

Here's to that!

Originally Posted by Billfred

-A mechanical brake. Not for any definite purpose, mind you; I just know I'm not the only person who has yearned for the ability to make something that spins stop spinning.

We too used a piston actuated bicycle disk-brake. Worked great!

Other things I might add:

-Cheap hubs for the Colson Wheels (yeah you can buy these, but they aint cheap)

-A lighter alternative to 80/20 for linear motion (possibly with bearings). It would sure make building elevators a lot easier and lighter

-Cheap carbon fiber tubing.... (aint gonna happen )

-A cheaper alternative to Berco-Flex for treads (possibly one that was an off-the shelf component rather than a customized part). Snow-mobile treads are cool... But not long enough...

-7075 aluminum gears and sprockets. Come-on AM, 6061 just ain't gonna cut it.

-Improved BaneBots. We'll actually get this one! Yay