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:
Details found at:
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