I'm using a 6 mm cf square tube. I can honestly probably get away with an even smaller cf rod tbh, because the 6mm is a bit heavier than I like.4build wrote:What material are people using for the drive arms of their vehicle? We're currently using balsa wood but it's flexing a lot.
Try to be me some more...4build wrote:What material are people using for the drive arms of their vehicle? We're currently using balsa wood but it's flexing a lot.
wooah I didn't even realize that it wasn't you. I was just curious where the KY went... :/4Head wrote:Try to be me some more...4build wrote:What material are people using for the drive arms of their vehicle? We're currently using balsa wood but it's flexing a lot.
I'm using a tiny diameter brass tube, and it's got a permanent flex... I don't really mind since I can just turn it over and get some negligible extra pulling distance.4build wrote:What material are people using for the drive arms of their vehicle? We're currently using balsa wood but it's flexing a lot.
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You think little enough of me to not assume I’d make my entire vehicle out of carbon fiber?PM2017 wrote:wooah I didn't even realize that it wasn't you. I was just curious where the KY went... :/4Head wrote:Try to be me some more...4build wrote:What material are people using for the drive arms of their vehicle? We're currently using balsa wood but it's flexing a lot.
I must say I was rather surprised when I thought that question came from you.4Head wrote:You think little enough of me to not assume I’d make my entire vehicle out of carbon fiber?PM2017 wrote:wooah I didn't even realize that it wasn't you. I was just curious where the KY went... :/4Head wrote: Try to be me some more...
Check out ServoCityTheGhghp wrote:Quick question, has anyone found anywhere that sells metal rods in metric measurements? I'm trying to get a 6mm diameter aluminum rod to use with the BaneBots wheel hub, but all I can find are 1/4" rods.
The rods are steel, but they do sell 6mm ones and all the other associated hardware.Thanks! I ended up finding 6mm brass rods from amazon instead.dragonfruit35 wrote:
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Well, the pitch needs to match perfectly, and even if the pitch matched, a size mismatch would mean more play, and therefore less accuracy.TheGhghp wrote:Thanks! I ended up finding 6mm brass rods from amazon instead.dragonfruit35 wrote:
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For M6 (0.236") threaded rods, will a 1/4" wing nut work or do a need an exact fit? I was thinking that since the rod is a little thinner in diameter, it would allow the wing nut to spin with less friction.
