3D printed swerve drive Mk.8

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I've been advancing my 3D printed swerve drive system for several years now. If you're familiar with this project, you might have noticed that I haven't released an update in nearly a year. This is because the team I was working with dissolved, so I started mentoring a rookie group in my area. As I worked with a new team and had more pressing responsibilities than this project, I decided to put development on hold temporarily. But after lots of off-season work, my team is starting to show interest in experimenting with swerve for the upcoming season. This design differs significantly from my previous swerve drive designs, as it incorporates more robust and low-profile components from Swerve Drive Specialties. Since these components are pricier than other options, I'm currently developing a version that uses cheaper alternatives. Our calculations indicate that this design should withstand FRC gameplay forces if printed in PLA or ABS, but it's recommended to print it with something tougher, like Nylon or Polycarbonate.