2012:Drivetrain

Drivetrain Master Task List

• Assemble Gearbox and Motor Assembly
• Determine Wheel Spacing
• Decide on Symmetric or Asymmetric Chassis Design
• Decide on Wheels or Skidplate for Barrier Crossing
• Finalize Drivetrain Design
• Fabricate E(pic)-brackets
• Assemble Chassis/Chains/Gearbox for Preliminary Tests
• Run Preliminary Chassis Tests on Field
• Attach Electrical Board To Chassis
• Weld Chassis

Drivetrain Design Details

• Classic 6-wheel, chain driven from central motor/gearbox
• Pneumatic tires
• Dual CIM motor drive
• Speed controllers on all motors
• Need transmission details
• Need gearing details
• Encoder on each side Need encoder part # or details as well as mount location

Drivetrain Subteam's Engineering Notebook

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