There are lots of examples of the use of “whegs” in robotics. We learned a lot from the Brainergizer YouTube channel. Check out his wheg design and many other projects.
https://youtu.be/VrJ5G2-GbdU
Introductory Pricing per pack of 10
Belt driven Car......$100
Paddle Boat............$110
Plane on a Stick....$100
Propeller Boat.......$100
Single Tread..........$135
Wheg-bot..............$135
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Switch | 1 |
| Geared DC Motor (w/ wires soldered) | 1 |
| AAA Battery | 4 |
| AAA Battery Holder | 1 |
| Paint Stick | 1 |
| Screw 6-32 x 1" | 1 |
| Wing Nut 6-32 | 1 |
| Washer #10 | 1 |
| Screw 6-32 x 3/4" | 2 |
| Hex Nut 6-32 | 2 |
| 3/4" PVC Whegs | 2 |
| Wheg Coupling (3D Printed) | 2 |
| Set Screw | 4 |
| Hex L-Key | 1 |
| Cable Tie | 2 |
| 1/2 of a Synthetic Cork | 1 |
Tools are not included with the Belt Driven Car kit. A tool kit is available for lease upon request.
| Soldering Tools: Soldering iron and solder |
| Soldering Tools: Helping hands for soldering |
| Soldering Tools: Tip Tinner |
| Side Cutters |
| Wire Strippers |
| Electrical Tape |
| Hot Glue Gun (Low Temp) w/ Glue Sticks |
| Drill |
| 1/8" Drill Bit |
| 3/16" Drill Bit |
| Needle Nose Pliers |
| Phillips Head Screw Driver |
| Scissors |
| Saw & Clamp |
| Cardboard Cutter |
| Ruler |
| Marker/Pen/Pencil |
