OpenRobotWheel - A 3d printed self contain robot wheel with encoder

OpenRobotWheel 
A 3d printed self contain robot wheel with encoder



I am not aware of an open source driven wheel design for a robot that is universally used.

I will attempt to design and produce one that meets the following requirements:

- Open source

- As much as possible 3D printed (printing constrained to FDM only)

- Driven by a common DC motor (RS550)

- Allows for encoding (including direction) using commonly available parts

- Protected from dust and particle ingress as much as possible to allow use outdoors on grass, gravel, rock etc.

-Include use of common sized bearings for longevity

Out of Scope

- Using Omni wheels
- Use of motors with encoders built-in
- Using a purchased gearbox

Design

Initial designs include separate components working together, being:
- Motor mount
- Gearbox to reduce the RPM speed and to increase torque
- Wheel with encoder disk
- Encoder mounts
- 3d Printed tyre

OpenSCAD Script

For wheels, this OpenSCAD script is an amazing tool:
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