Gimson Robotics

[ewan]

We're relaunching this Friday with a product you roboteers (and other hobbyists) may be interested in-





Keep your eyes on http://www.gimsonrobotics.co.uk for details

[RogueTwoRobots]

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Think I've still got some of the wheels and drill motors (and promotional stickers!) kicking about that I bought when the store was online last time (2006-ish?)

Those new drives look interesting though. Aluminium drill gearboxes? Contemplated looking at getting some of them made (as I'm getting fed up with the plastic ones) but never got round to it.

[maddox10]

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Did make a series of ali drillgearboxes in 2002.

After evaluation, the efford doesn't compare to the result.

[ewan]

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Good to hear Jamie- can barely remember last time around, think it must've been 2007 but what seems like a long time ago regardless!

They're predominately Nylon 6, very tough but much easier to machine as well as being less dense affording a more voluminous and supportive enclosure. All details will be up on Friday!

[PJ-27]

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The Plastic mount is very similar to a design I put together for Bitza 2. Although obviously no where near as well engineered.....

[harry hills]

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looks like ill be getting a few pairs of them then

[PJ-27]

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Is the gearbox going to have a left and right version, that reverses the direction of rotation? To counter the fact that most drill motors are designed to spin one way faster than the other.

[mattsdragons]

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ill be ordering a pair of those from you ASAP, they look fantastic and i want something high quality so i dont have too keep replacing them

[ewan]

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Website is now up! (refresh your browser if the old page is still showing)

In response to PJ the motors are neutrally timed, they're 550 type motors not normally found in cheap drills.

[craig_colliass]

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2 ordered

[RogueTwoRobots]

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Having been able to look at them in detail, they look like some very nice units. I'll be ordering a couple (to start with) when wages come through and see how they perform.

[Mouldy]

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What's stopping that front bearing poping out? Circlip on the output shaft?

[harry hills]

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i know what i'll be getting for xmas

[ewan]

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Cheers Craig, your order's been boxed up and will be sent 1st class on Monday. Do let me know how they get on!

Re Dave: The bearings are press-fits (there's two, another on the hidden side of the Nylon front section), which is a more permanent solution in Nylon (as opposed to aluminium say) given its ability to deflect and maintain a compressive force on the outer bearing ring. They're not going anywhere basically, especially considering the lack of axial loads on them

[maddox10]

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And if you'e not sure, there are enough inserts to mount a thin plate in front of the bearing.

I'm waiting for the next month before ordering a set..