Shipped with the modules in fall 2023
This is the most practice we’ve ever done, I’m not surprised we found the end of life, just wondering how valid my inspection method is or if there’s better means
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I typically recommend replacing the belts once a year if modules are being reused for the next season. We (2910) drive or robots much more than a typical team so I have us replace the belts on our modules after the official season concludes and that lasts us through all our offseasons. We have never had a 15mm width swerve belt fail due to normal wear, but I’ve heard of a very small number of cases of them failing after extended use. To sum it up, the current belts don’t last forever, but if replaced at a reasonable interval (for a typical team I recommend once a year) they work great.
We (SDS) are actually currently evaluating some stronger HTD belts (different material). If they perform as expected, we will transition to these new belts. They will also serve as drop in upgrades on current modules. It will be some time before they are ready, but the plan is before kickoff.
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If we got one more event than y’all do on a set, I’m a happy camper. I agree that they’re a wear item, just wasn’t sure what the interval was.
Hmm. Had the exact same failure mode on our modules one time, however they had only been run for 2 regionals. Never checked durability of said belt before snapping however.
Would GT3-5mm belt be a viable option for future module designs because they are rated for much higher torque transfers?
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Is this not exactly what you saw on your belts?
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Our team has L2 Neo swerve now. If we wanted to upgrade to L2+ Neo vortex would we just buy the 16T drive adapter and the vortexes or something else?
After reading a bit more, do you need the Spacer, Semicircle, 2.000 BC x 0.063 Th with the 16 tooth gear when going from neos to vortexes for drive. (Leaving normal neos for turning)