8 in swerve

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The swerve drive is designed to be both durable and lightweight, capable of overcoming obstacles like those found in FRC games such as Rebound Rumble and Break Away. The main component is an aluminum lazy susan bearing which provides rotation, alongside a chain sprocket. This design is the first revision and currently weighs around 4.5 lbs per drive, including shafts, wheels (excluding gears, gearbox, and motors). Further improvements are required, especially for the CAD of a 9-inch aluminum lazy susan bearing (available at Leevalley.com) which will be crucial for future iterations.