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So, the 300% torque was too much on the D shaft on the motor sprocket. It stripped them into circles and they slipped a lot.
So, I reprinted those with 2/3ds the teeth, more surface on the shaft, and a set screw. (I had a smaller sprocket designed already, but hadn't used it since the bigger one seemed to be working, but I had to add a spot for the set screw.)
So, now we have only 200% of the speed as before, but 450% of the torque. It's a completely different beast than before. Like maneuverable. Too maneuverable even.
This thing is seriously top heavy. The tracks can get it over a lot of stuff - as long as it isn't too tippy. Oh, well.
Also making a YouTube channel for all the brick stuff. Having too many droids for each to have their own!
So, I reprinted those with 2/3ds the teeth, more surface on the shaft, and a set screw. (I had a smaller sprocket designed already, but hadn't used it since the bigger one seemed to be working, but I had to add a spot for the set screw.)
So, now we have only 200% of the speed as before, but 450% of the torque. It's a completely different beast than before. Like maneuverable. Too maneuverable even.
This thing is seriously top heavy. The tracks can get it over a lot of stuff - as long as it isn't too tippy. Oh, well.
Also making a YouTube channel for all the brick stuff. Having too many droids for each to have their own!