DEWBOT IX Drive Train
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October swerve module work
- October 17, 2012
- Over the past few weeks we have been modifying DEWBOT VIII's swerve modules it incorporate cost and weight saving design changes. The finale drive chain has been changed from #35 to # 25. Since our first swerve drive we have used various 1" ball bearings for the wheel module shaft. The bearings have given low friction and high durability. They have not failed however at $18 times 8 they represent a major cost. We have each year put the modules on a diet and there is not much else to cut to save weight. By eliminating 8 bearings a major cost and weight savings can be achieved.
