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Wheels
01/20/2026 at 22:16 • 0 commentsI printed a couple of bearing holders.
Next, I printed an axle/wheel attachment. This also connects to the motor.
I drilled 3 holes through the plastic wheel and attached the axle to the wheel.
Next, I soldered wires to the motor.
This was followed by attaching the gear shaft to the axle assembly.
The motors/wheels were mounted to the plexiglass with 3mm screws.
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The Beginning
01/18/2026 at 14:07 • 0 commentsI started by using 1/2 inch thick acrylic.
This 18 inch by 24 inch sheet has sharp corners, so I wanted to soften it a bit. I started by using a one gallon paint can as a template and marked the corners for rounding.
I cut these corners using a sabre saw, moving slowly.
This was followed by cutting out slots for the wheels. I drilled starter holes, then used the sabre saw to cut out the rectangles where the wheels would fit.
Mike Rigsby