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

Wouldn't you be introducing a lot of backlash? I'd like to minimize
backlash, as I'm using encoders on the motors.

Alan KM6VV

On 1/26/2013 3:05 PM, Roland Jollivet wrote:
> Something that can be done to relieve the rigidity of the axle is to give
> each wheel some freeplay.
>
> Imagine an axle with a pin though it at each end. The wheels on this axle
> each have a cut-out so that you could rotate the wheel 350deg before it
> hits the pin. If all wheels are fitted in this manner, they will definitely
> still be driven, but on a turn, the outer wheel will be able to freely
> advance to a degree.
>
> Between all six wheels, although random, it should provide enough relief on
> the motors to make turns easier. And I doubt the 'overrun' in a straight
> line would be noticeable.
>
> Regards
> Roland
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