Dycem Tired Wheels

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alasdair
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Dycem Tired Wheels

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Hi there

I know a lot of people are using 3D printed wheels on their bots, and I was wondering what you use as tires? I have a fair bit of dycem hanging around, and I was wondering whether it is suitable for use. If so, how do you affix it securely to the actual wheel? If you don't use dycem, what are some other alternatives and how do you attach them to your wheels?
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Re: Dycem Tired Wheels

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I use this stuff and stick it to the wheels with super glue. Works a treat.

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Back when I used dycem, it used to be double sided, so you'd just peel the back off and stick it. Might not necessarily stand up to the rough and tumble of the modern arena though.
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Re: Dycem Tired Wheels

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Dycem seems to take well to superglue, just try to glue the ends down without getting superglue on the outside of the Dycem. Dycem is quite compressible but superglue isn't so you end up with hard lumps which do nothing for traction!
I usually use some foam between the wheel and the Dycem or use at least 2 layers of Dycem to improve grip (more tyre area in contact with the floor)
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