One of the goals for our team during the off-season was to design a swerve drive that used a coaxial design. After our 2015 swerve, we decided we wanted a design that was faster in turning and allowed a modular design to make quick changes and/or fixes on the fly. CAD files will be made available as soon as possible. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
The wheels are powered in pairs by 2 speed gearboxes.
1.65 reduction in module.
Uses 4"x2" Colson wheels.
Weighs approximately 5lbs.
Just Curious, what is your reasoning behind powering the wheels in pairs with 2 transmissions?
Independently powered wheels can provide more in the ways of movements and agility.
Why did you chose an AM775 gear motor over a BAG motor or a 775pro attached to a versa planetary?
The main reason is that it costs less for us to power them in pairs than individually.
I do have a different plate that is made for a 1 speed version of this for independent powering.
We already have the AM775 gear motors in stock as they were intended to be used last year for our practice drive train. Due to snow, we never ended up being able to get it completed.
There are also the mounting holes for a versa planetary if needed.
Is it lighter to go with the 2 2-speed transmissions? Doesn’t that limit the drivetrains ability?