Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Problems in Timing Belt drive system in 6WD robot

Hi John,

Thanks!

It's not obvious from the pictures, but the center bearing support
houses two bearings, and there are two axles, one for each side.

There are two servo motors, one driving each side of the 'bot.

Alan KM6VV

On 1/26/2013 4:43 AM, picengraver wrote:
> Alan,
> Beautiful work. But I don't think you will stop the belt problem with this design, if I understand what I'm seeing

> from the pictures. There appears to be no differential, so either the belts or the tires, or something, has to slip

> for the robot to turn, IMHO.
>
> I'm not sure what to suggest to improve your robot. Perhaps some one-way clutch drives may help, but they may

> interfere with running in reverse if on all wheels.
>
> Please advise if I haven't understood the design correctly.
>
> Regards,
> John Champlain
>