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

Quick reply,
If ASME axles were independently supported, then maybe the corner wheels would "float" and slide more easily. My 'bot should spin like DPA's.

Alan

DE KM6VV mobile

On Jan 26, 2013, at 9:19 PM, Jon Elson <elson@...> wrote:

> KM6VV wrote:
>> The torque between wheels may not be that bad, the thrust against the
>> outside wheels would be at right angles, and not transmitted. The
>> wheels would be able to turn, although still needing to "slip" on the
>> surface.
>>
> Yup, in the ASME mud vehicle, the side slip of the corner tires was the
> main problem.
> They used large roller chain to couple all the wheels on each side, and
> the chains did
> not jump. But, it was pretty obvious there was a lot of tension on the
> chains also
> when you tried to turn. The whole vehicle was bound up until it
> overloaded the
> gas engine.
>
> The side slip of the corner tires is going to be the next problem once
> the jumping
> belts is solved.
>
> Jon
>
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