pic: DeWalt carnage

[MikeZ]

Originally Posted by richardmcc2

Thanks for the help Mike.....I had one other question for you or anyone else....what are the most common ways of mounting the gearboxes? The only way I've seen is using the aluminum shaft collars from mcmaster, and welding them to the frame. We are using the kit frame this year and don't have welding capabilities. Has anyone ever used Dewalts for a drive system on the KOP frame?

Richard

Here is a link showing how we mounted the Dewalts on our 2007 robot kit frame without welding. We tapped and threaded the lower half of the collar clamp, and designed the CIM plate to serve as a mount as well. We machined and bolted a "drivetrain pan" to the kit frame. The lower half of the collar clamp and CIM plate/mount were then secured to the drivetrain pan with bolts from underneath. From the pic you can also see how we used some sliders to adjust chain tension.

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/29730