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We'll probably do at least this form of wheel guards to protect the aluminum axles of the drive train from inadvertent tote clipping.
Does anyone with experience before 2005 know if we should also connect the angled wheel guards with something like a 1" strip of 1/8" sheet aluminum?
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07-01-2015 09:45
techtiger1
Re: pic: Wheel Guards
Jessek my first season was 2004. I would certainly connect the wheel guards, while this adds weight to the robot it protects the wheels from getting hit with the corners of things such as other robots, bins and restricts objects from getting into the wheels that may be hazards such as noodles, loose parts and mostly importantly human hands. Given the style of the game this year, you may be able to get away without it but I wouldn't chance it. 1/8th is probably a bit thick you could probably get away with 1/16th of course that is all about what you have access to and are able to work with as well.
07-01-2015 10:47
artdutra04
Re: pic: Wheel Guards
As another veteran of the pre-bumper days, you probably want to skin the outside of that drive train (at least the exposed metal parts) with thin Lexan/Delrin strips to have a smooth surface if when you hit something.
Having the ends of aluminum tubing exposed like that will make it easier to get snagged on something as simple as an exposed bolt head on a partner robot.
Here's a photo of a WCD from 254 in 2004:
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