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Bearing, shaft, etc.

Without knowing your exact design, it is difficult to discuss bearing and shaft. However, there are generally two approaches to attach the wheel to the chassis.

The first approach involves a stationary shaft. This works well for slowly rotating wheels. This approach is easier to implement because the shaft can be a bolt fixed on the chassis by nuts and washers.

The second approach involves a rotating shaft that is mounted onto the chassis via sleeves or ball bearing. This approach is more common with faster rotating wheels. It is more difficult to implement.



Tak Auyeung 2003-09-29