Beginning of the semester we learned that Futran was going to provide us with a few parts and ship them as soon as they can. We now figured that it is highly likely that these shipments will be delayed until after this semester. Without any drawings of bogie or a definite product, we must decide our own dimensions and structures.
I've begun to research what wheels to use in our bogie which would possible have one master connected to a slave on one bogie and the other as a full slave.
2 main driver wheels (forged steel) @ 350 mm diameter
4 pilot wheels
8 wheels for slave
Possibilities include :
Longboard Wheels @ 75mm
Pro scooter Wheels @ 100 mm
Forged Steel Wheels @ undetermined
Cast Iron Wheels @ undetermined
Essentially, the longboard or scooter wheels are just to get the concept. They most likely wont be able to handle a max load of 2000 kg unless we do some testing. Our preferred material must be able to require the least amount of maintenance yet provide comfort and quietness. It is inevitable that we sacrifice one, which would be quietness.
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