pic: 2 Speed Rev 2

[R.C.]

Originally Posted by sanddrag

Can you get rid of any of the standoffs in there to simplify it a bit, and reduce the parts count?

David,

This gearbox was made for our 2010 robot. The only reason for the extra four standoffs are just so the gearbox stays together at all times. The other four standoffs are just purely for mounting.

If I was going to do this again, It would not have as many spacers.

Originally Posted by mplanchard

Hi RC

Thank you for sharing. You have been busy. If you did this with SolidWorks Photoview 360 you really should put this image up on www.solidworksgallery.com. Very nice work. Marie

Marie,

It was indeed rendered with Photoview 360, I'll definitely put it up when I get a chance.

Originally Posted by Chris is me

One more question: Why two 1/4 plates and not 1/8 plates with bearing shims? I haven't made many gearboxes or anything, so I'm trying to look into the advantages of one over the other.

Chris,

The reasons why I use 1/4" Plate over 1/8" Plate

-Stiffer
-Can be tap'd
-Thickness for bearing
-Allows for counterbores

Originally Posted by J93Wagner

@Chris - If I had to take a guess as to why there are no flanges, I would say it has something to do with DFMA as not every team has easy access to bending parts accurately (we certainly don't), or ease of access and assembly.

Also, what exactly is the plate thickness? I need to know for a project I'm working on. Nice gearbox btw.

This is 1/4" Plate.

Thanks,

-RC