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Spring Loading Guide for OpenOdometry

The document provides instructions for spring loading an odometry module using extension springs attached either to the back standoff or back encoder screw mounting point. It recommends selecting springs with 1-3 lbs of force fully extended and a length to match the distance between the attachment point and mounting point, and filtering by these criteria on websites like McMaster Carr.

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Spring Loading Guide for OpenOdometry

The document provides instructions for spring loading an odometry module using extension springs attached either to the back standoff or back encoder screw mounting point. It recommends selecting springs with 1-3 lbs of force fully extended and a length to match the distance between the attachment point and mounting point, and filtering by these criteria on websites like McMaster Carr.

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Legacy Spring Loading Guide


The OpenOdometry Module is designed to use extension springs pulling from either the back standoff or the
back REV Encoder mounting screw to springload the odometry into the ground.

Option 1: Standoff Option 2: Back Encoder Screw


An extension with loop ends is looped over the back An extension spring with loop ends is looped over the
standoff and pulls to a point in front of the standoff. back screw holding the REV Encoder in and pulls to a
point behind the module.
Spring Selection Process:
1. Go on McMaster Carr or any other site that sells a large variety of springs
2. Filter by extension springs
3. Filter by springs with loop ends
4. Select a force when fully extended of about 1 - 3 lbs (keep the leverage of your setup in mind)
5. Find the springs with a length when fully extended that is approximately the distance between the
standoff/screw hole and the mounting point
6. Check if the loop is large enough to fit over the standoff/screw
7. If there is one with a large enough loop use that
8. If not, change your mounting point to filter by different length springs

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