pic: Tube-Based Hex Chassis

[Ty Tremblay]

Originally Posted by jkelleyrtp

I just read through the entire thread and I really like the idea of moving the wheels in. My main concern is that there would be more scrubbing as the farthest wheels are a bit farther from the middle wheels, but it seems as it has the opposite effect (which is nice). I'll post a v2 later with the wheels on the inside.

Sorry if I'm stealing any thunder, but I had to make the drivetrain and see what it looked like. Here's mine.

Honestly, it doesn't seem any more difficult than a rectangular drivetrain. I may have convinced myself to build one of these this year if it's right for the game.

[thedude019]

If this is going to be your frame for this season, i recommend keeping the tubes with the wheels open on each end. Assuming youre doing a chain-in-drive system, the open ends make it easier to access the sprockets for maintenance.