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Drive System Pieces

Here you can find all the 3D models to print, and see what it looks like when assembled. Not sure what piece you have? Check out the augmented reality view* to compare the piece side by side. *Coming soon, and requires an iOS device and tapping the ‘AR’ button

Back Disk (Thick)

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Back disk helps the flexi disk stay in place and not angle too much. This is the new and impoved version – it’s thicker than before. Print laying flat, with no supports

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Flexi Disk

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The flexi disk helps absorb mechanical shock from the ground to the motor axel, which could shear the gear teeth in the gear box. (This has happened before, in iterations without this piece!). Flexi disk should be printed in TPU filament, or any flexible filament if you can’t find TPU. Print laying flat, with no supports

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Front Disk

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Front disk is similar to the back disk, it helps the flexi disk stay in place and not angle too much. This is the new and improved version – it’s thicker than before. Print laying flat, with no supports

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DC Motor (with gearbox)

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This piece doesn’t actually get printed – but we’re including it here on the pieces list, since it’s necessary

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Motor Sleds

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Motor sled is what the motor gets attached to, using hot glue. Using hot glue because if the motors encounter a tremendous force, then the hot glue will break before the motor does, and it can help save that (expensive) component. Print laying flat, with no supports

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Motor Enclosure

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The motor sleds get inserted into the motor enclosure, which has tabs that get inserted into the mounts on the struts. Print laying flat, with exterior supports only

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Motor Enclosure Back

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To enclose the motor into the enclosure, there is this back piece. Print laying flat, with no supports

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Motor Hub

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The motor hub is not a printed piece, but we’re including it here since it is necessary. Comes with the kit

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NF Disk

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The ninja flex disk helps cover the motor hub attachment piece to prevent the screws from receiving too much vibration and coming loose. This should be printed using TPU filament, or any flexible filament that you have available. Print laying flat, with no supports

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Motor Hub Attachment

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Motor hub attachment piece attaches to the motor hub. Print laying flat, with supports

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Wheel – Spring Branch

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A new wheel for the robots! This balances surface area with some compliance to maneouvre on sand. Spring branch wheel is an advanced print! Print laying flat, with supports

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Wheel – Wave Grousers

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Our tried and tested wheel. Print laying flat, with supports

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Ankle A

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The ankle connects the strut to the motor mount. Print laying flat as much as possible, using supports everywhere

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Ankle A (Mirror)

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The ankle connects the strut to the motor mount. Print laying flat as much as possible, using supports everywhere

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Ankle B

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The ankle connects the strut to the motor mount. Print laying flat as much as possible, using supports everywhere

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Ankle B (Mirror)

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The ankle connects the strut to the motor mount. Print laying flat as much as possible, using supports everywhere

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Dovetail F

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This attaches to the base chassis of Bowie, and you can slide in / out the drive system. Print laying flat, on high resolution layer height, without supports

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Dovetail M

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This attaches to the drive system, and can slide in / out of the base chassis of Bowie. Print standing up, on high resolution layer height, with supports everywhere

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Dovetail M (Mirror)

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This attaches to the drive system, and can slide in / out of the base chassis of Bowie. Print standing up, on high resolution layer height, with supports everywhere

*Note: The image is the same as above, however the model is different

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Dovetail Key

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When the drive system slides in / out, the dovetail key is what keeps it locked or unlocked in place. Print laying flat, with supports

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Motor Mount

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Motor mount lets the motor assembly slide and be secured to the struts and surrounding structure. Print laying flat with supports

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Strut A

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The strut is the in-between span piece between the dovetail and ankle pieces. Pay attention to the orientation in the instructions and 3D model. Print on its side laying down, with supports everywhere

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Strut A (mirror)

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The strut is the in-between span piece between the dovetail and ankle pieces. Pay attention to the orientation in the instructions and 3D model. Print on its side laying down, with supports everywhere

*Note: The image is the same as above, however the model is different

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Strut B

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The strut is the in-between span piece between the dovetail and ankle pieces. Pay attention to the orientation in the instructions and 3D model. Print on its side laying down, with supports everywhere

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Strut B (mirror)

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The strut is the in-between span piece between the dovetail and ankle pieces. Pay attention to the orientation in the instructions and 3D model. Print on its side laying down, with supports everywhere

*Note: The image is the same as above, however the model is different

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