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Parallel Plate Mecanum Drivetrain, Universal 74-104mm Edition

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A parametric parallel plate drivetrain CAD built to accept the full range of common FTC mecanum wheel sizes, from 74mm up to 104mm.

What's included:

  • 1x STEP file, compatible with 74-104mm mecanum wheels
  • Belt drive designed around 90T HTD5, easily modified for other tooth counts/pitches
  • Odometry pod cutouts integrated inside the plate footprint, no external pod mounting required

Design details:

  • Lightened plate pattern for reduced swing weight without sacrificing rigidity
  • Grid hole pattern cross-compatible with REV, goBILDA, and SWYFT parts, mix hardware without adapter plates
  • M3/M4 hole sizing throughout
  • Fully parametric: adjust track width, wheel spacing, and belt path in CAD without starting over

Best for: Teams that want wheel size flexibility season to season, or who haven't locked in a wheel brand yet.

Delivered as a STEP file, compatible with Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Onshape, and other major CAD platforms.

Only running 77mm AndyMark BB wheels? Check out the dedicated 77mm Edition for a size optimized plate.

Accessing STEP Files

STEP files are uploaded in a .zip folder. You must first unzip the folder in order to import the file into your CAD program of choice. 

Autodesk Fusion 360

  1. After unzipping the downloaded folder, open Fusion 360.

  2. Click the "Show Data Panel" icon in the upper-left corner (it looks like a grid/waffle).

  3. Navigate to your desired project and folder.

  4. Click the "Upload" button.

  5. Select the .step or .stp file from your computer and click "Open."

  6. Once the upload is complete, the file will appear in your Data Panel, ready to be inserted into your design.

Detailed Instructions

Onshape

  1. After unzipping the downloaded folder, log in to your Onshape account.

  2. From the "Documents" page, click the "Create" button and select "Import files...".

  3. Alternatively, inside an existing document, click the "+" icon in the bottom-left corner and select "Import."

  4. Select the .step or .stp file from your computer.

  5. Choose your desired import options in the dialog box.

  6. The imported file will appear as a new tab in your document.

Detailed Instructions

SolidWorks

  1. After unzipping the downloaded folder, open SolidWorks.

  2. Go to "File" > "Open."

  3. In the "Open" dialog box, change the file type to "STEP files (*.step, *.stp)."

  4. Navigate to and select the STEP file you wish to import.

  5. Click "Open."

  6. SolidWorks may prompt you to run "Import Diagnostics" to check for and fix any potential issues with the imported geometry. It is recommended to do so.

Detailed Instructions

3D Printing Tips

If the design includes 3D printed parts, I highly recommend you print the part out of PCTG. It has some of the highest impact resistance and non-catastrophic breaking for robot parts.

  • If you're looking for a brand, 3D-Fuel is pretty solid in the Americas
  • Azure is better in the EU

For Mechanical/structural parts, I recommend: 

  • 0.6mm Nozzles over 0.4mm. Wider nozzles produce stronger prints in shorter periods of time over thinner nozzles. 
  • Minimum 4 walls. 
  • 30-40% gyroid infill

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