The custom
right angle
gearbox
from Team
Whyachi
survived the
rest of the
robot
exploding
in testing.
Extremely tight
machining tolerances
on the second build of
Apollyon.
power switches, and high strength
wheels to meet a wide range of
needs.
The first custom part I got
from Westar Mfg. is still in use
today. In 2004, I had them make a
custom version of their TWM3R
spin shaft gearbox for use in my
old 60 lb bar spinner “Ruiner.” So
far, the gearbox has outlasted
Ruiner and my
first attempt at a
30 lb version
(“Mr. Self
Destruct”) which
exploded in
testing. It is
currently in use in
its third robot,
“Moros”.
Waterjet parts for 1 lb and
30 lb robots from Westar Mfg.
Every robot pictured
uses parts made by
Westar Mfg.
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