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From: pplante@netcom.com (P. Plantec)
Subject: Re: Stepper Motors, Robot Bases - 2 versus 3 wheels
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Date: Mon, 7 Feb 1994 07:05:13 GMT
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Mike Tallent (tallent@netcom.com) wrote:

Mike, you might enjoy Robot Builder's Bonanza, but Gordon Mccomb. TAB 
books.  Covers all the subjects you ask about.

: I'm working on a design for a robot base that will support a robot about 
: 18 inches round and 30 inches tall. I would like to know if 2 wheels with 
: a caster or 3 wheels without is better? What method is usually used to 
: link up stepper motors to wheels and what about part sources? In the past 
: I've experimented with stepper motors and worm gears and have had 
: troubles with mounting and placement. Any books on the subject 
: (mechanical engineering of wheels, gears, and motors?) would be helpful. 

: I would be interested in hearing from anyone out there that has 
: successfully built a robot base using stepper motors and gears that 
: resulted in enough torque. Please respond here or email me. Thanks!
: -- 
:                                              tallent@netcom.com
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