nasa-jpl / open-source-rover

A build-it-yourself, 6-wheel rover based on the rovers on Mars!
https://open-source-rover.readthedocs.io
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Rocker-bogie joint should use bushings instead of bearings #459

Open Achllle opened 9 months ago

Achllle commented 9 months ago

There's too much play from the bearings in the rocker-bogie assembly causing the rocker to be a bit flexible which can make the rover look crooked. A bushing would be cheaper and provide a tighter fit. Bushings actually perform better under higher loads when speed are low (which they are)

GoBilda doesn't sell bushings as of now so a solution would involve finding those elsewhere.