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|Fully editable in Inkscape, this file should contain everything you need to laser all the necessary cardboard and baltic birch to complete a full, basic cardboard robot. This was designed around the hardware recommended in the wiki. | |Fully editable in Inkscape, this file should contain everything you need to laser all the necessary cardboard and baltic birch to complete a full, basic cardboard robot. This was designed around the hardware recommended in the wiki. | ||
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! colspan="4" |Double O-Ring Version | ! colspan="4" |Double O-Ring Version | ||
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| colspan="4" |'''Hub Check''' - highly suggested you print one of these and verify shaft fit before printing full wheel(s). | | colspan="4" |'''Hub Check''' - highly suggested you print one of these and verify shaft fit before printing full wheel(s). | ||
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|[https://cloud.knoxmakers.org/s/cJDaJH2xkYWRKSd .stl file] | |[https://cloud.knoxmakers.org/s/cJDaJH2xkYWRKSd .stl file] | ||
|This shaft diameter - 4.40mm - seems to work well when printed on the Prusa XL (tested 8/12/25) using PETG material but I'd still advise you to print and test fit a hub check yourself before printing wheels. | |This shaft diameter - 4.40mm - seems to work well when printed on the Prusa XL (tested 8/12/25) using PETG material but I'd still advise you to print and test fit a hub check yourself before printing wheels. | ||
|[[File:Test Hub - Prusa XL 4.40mm.png|thumb|104x104px]] | |||
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| colspan="4" |'''Full Wheel''' - If the shaft size is correct for your application you can download the .stl file and send directly to the printer | | colspan="4" |'''Full Wheel''' - If the shaft size is correct for your application you can download the .stl file and send directly to the printer or download the .step file and edit to your liking! | ||
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|4.40mm shaft diameter - KILLSWITCH Text | |4.40mm shaft diameter - KILLSWITCH Text | ||
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|The size of this wheel is comparable to Pololu 80 x 10mm and they use a [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089Q6C4CM 5.5mm x 3mm] square nut and a 3mm x 10mm (or longer) screw to secure to the motor d-shaft. | |The size of this wheel is comparable to Pololu 80 x 10mm and they use a [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089Q6C4CM 5.5mm x 3mm] square nut and a 3mm x 10mm (or longer) screw to secure to the motor d-shaft. | ||
Sized for 2-1/2" ID, 2-3/4" OD, 1/8" Width O-rings. Many variations of these exist, [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FN10D8 this is just one]. Try different materials and share what works best for you! | Sized for 2-1/2" ID, 2-3/4" OD, 1/8" Width O-rings. Many variations of these exist, [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FN10D8 this is just one]. Try different materials and share what works best for you! | ||
|[[File:KS 2 Slot Wheel - Prusa XL.png|thumb|222x222px]] | |||
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Revision as of 14:12, 12 August 2025
Below are a number of resources to assist you in building a cardboard class robot for KILLSWITCH. If you have questions or requests please drop them in the Mattermost KILLSWITCH Channel!
Chassis Files
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| Basic rectangular Vertical Spinner | .svg file | Fully editable in Inkscape, this file should contain everything you need to laser all the necessary cardboard and baltic birch to complete a full, basic cardboard robot. This was designed around the hardware recommended in the wiki. |  | |
Wheel Files
Ready to go beyond the stock Pololu wheels recommended in the sample parts list? How about printing your own custom wheels!
| Double O-Ring Version | ||||
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| Hub Check - highly suggested you print one of these and verify shaft fit before printing full wheel(s). | ||||
| 4.40mm shaft diameter
(Try on Prusa XL) |
.step file | .stl file | This shaft diameter - 4.40mm - seems to work well when printed on the Prusa XL (tested 8/12/25) using PETG material but I'd still advise you to print and test fit a hub check yourself before printing wheels. |  |
| Full Wheel - If the shaft size is correct for your application you can download the .stl file and send directly to the printer or download the .step file and edit to your liking! | ||||
| 4.40mm shaft diameter - KILLSWITCH Text | .step file | .stl file | The size of this wheel is comparable to Pololu 80 x 10mm and they use a 5.5mm x 3mm square nut and a 3mm x 10mm (or longer) screw to secure to the motor d-shaft.
Sized for 2-1/2" ID, 2-3/4" OD, 1/8" Width O-rings. Many variations of these exist, this is just one. Try different materials and share what works best for you! |
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