We are setting up are swerve x flipped modules and the gear that sits on the kraken motor moves freely when flipped.
should this happen?
Your explanation lacks detail. “move” is not specific enough to explain what is happening.
When you flip it upside down the 10t pinion that sits on the shaft of the motor moves while it’s fully assembled should this happen if not how could we fix it
How much movement? A little bit is desired to not put pressure on the Kraken shaft’s snap ring.
… And in what direction.
I assume it is along the length of the motor output shaft, however based on the OP question I cannot determine if they are referring to some backlash in the geartrain with the introduction of the idler gear.
If it setting flush with the other gears then it will move all the way to the top of the screw
If it’s fully assembled when you have it upside down while trying to put the wheels on the pinion will go all the way to the top of the motor shaft screw and that’s the only reason it won’t fall off is because of the screw
I’ve never used the SwerveX’s before, but the SDS MK4/4i all have spacers for the motor shafts. There should be about a 1/16" gap to not put pressure on the shaft bearings and snap rings.
Well it would help if they actually included the parts to stop it from going up thinks for the help
I would think that #10-32 screw would be in danger of going through the gear if you didn’t have a washer on it…
I think you should maybe ask RC in this thread. He would probably know if the assembly is right!
Looking at the general notes of the swerve X flipped, there are meant to be spacers on the motor shaft to prevent the pinion from moving.
However, these spacers are not shown in assembly step 9.
I don’t believe they come with either the Kraken or the swerve kit, but they can be easily 3D printed.
From memory, they are 1/4" spacers (specifically WCP-1405) and 2 of them are needed per shaft.
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