pic: 1671 swerve module 3.0

Originally Posted by PAR_WIG1350

what do thrust bearings do anyway? I know I should know this, but I don't.
what specific purpose do they serve in mounting a coaxial swerve module?

A thrust bearing is a bearing that is designed to support both radial load and axial load. Some are designed for more of one than the other. A Thrust bearing: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Se..._din728_ex.png

[steelerborn]

Here is the link to the bearings we are using.
http://www.silverthin.com/11jsa.htm?part=JSA020
The part number is JSA020.

Thrust bearings are used against an axial force, meaning that the force is coming parallel to the shaft. So for instance with a swerve module the most likely force is going to come from a side hit, which is parallel to the shaft. Thrust bearings increase the strength of the module with the frame so that you can keep driving.

[AdamHeard]

1717 makes coaxial modules out of sheet, look at their design.

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

1717 makes coaxial modules out of sheet, look at their design.

Also look at their use and implementation of belting. The belt paths are pretty slick!

http://picasaweb.google.com/RoboticW...94820442400434