Swerve TPU Tread - Free 3D Print Model

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Cal

Hobby & DIY>Robotics

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X1 Carbon

H2S

X1E

H2D Pro

H2D

P1S

A1 mini

P2S

P1P

H2C

X2D

A2L

0.2mm layer, 5 walls, Solid

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68.8 h

10 plates

5.0(3)

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Description

This is a tread for all off the shelf swerve modules used in FRC. The tread can be used in place of the neoprene belting typically used on aluminum wheels. It's recommended to print the tread out of 95A TPU.

Instructions:

To install the tread, align the holes of the tread with the threaded holes on the aluminum wheel. Then stretch and press it over the flanges, this should be easy as there are 2 relief cuts in the tread allowing the tread to expand. Secure the tread to the aluminum wheel using #10-32 button heads with a thread locker.

Comment & Rating (16)

@Bmxcmx

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0.2mm layer, 5 walls, Solid

worked great, do recommend stretching it a bit before putting on wheels(at least for the mk4 wheel)

The profile uploader has replied

@CalS_7769

Nice, the red tread looks sweet!

@user_2980549359

Are you supposed to slide this over the wheel then screw it in?

The designer has replied

@CalS_7769

Yes. there are 2 slits in the tread that allow it to expand slightly making it easier to get over the flanges.

@CalS_7769

I updated the description with instructions.

@user_3027937145

Hi, Any Pointers on Printing using the TPU? Glue? Raft? Speed? Heat?

The designer has replied

@CalS_7769

I have not needed to do anything special, besides drying the TPU. as long as the TPU is dry you shouldn't need to change any settings. I printed these directly on a textured PEI Sheet without glue.

@user_3027937145

Replying to @CalS_7769 :

Hi, Is this the last version of the design? did you try using other wheel paterned?

@evanjoclark24

What type of print settings did you use for these treads? Did you need any brims or support, or is it fine to print just as is?

The designer has replied

@CalS_7769

I did not use a brim. The main print setting to change is the number of walls. I use 5 walls and this essentially made the tread solid.

@user_2553413982

Apparently, team 4160 found a better wear pattern for their wheels. unfortunately they don't have the slit design like yours does. Would you happen to agree that their spikes are better suited for frc carpet than yours? https://www.printables.com/model/1508634-sds-mk5n-billet-wheel-3d-printed-quick-change-trea https://www.chiefdelphi.com/t/tpu-wheels-for-sds-mk5n-billet-hubs/508923

The designer has replied

@CalS_7769

It's hard to say and I don't have any data showing that larger spikes are better. The goal in my design was to have a similar density of spikes to the molded spike grip treads from SDS/ WCP

@user_2696796736

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Nice Print

@user_2696796736

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Nice Print!

@user_4119776186

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0.2mm layer, 5 walls, Solid

@Asanchez1234

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0.2mm layer, 5 walls, Solid

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