Rigid Robotics Build Diary - Flat Damon

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That was going to be my next question. Originally I was going to isolate the drive from the motor with a universal joint and just extend an axle out from the other end with a couple of bearings to hold it, but now I need to gear down and support it as much as I can to protect all the moving parts.

Is there a standard way to do it or does everyone do it differently? Also, Does anyone know anywhere particularly good for the parts? Motor shaft diameter is 6mm, wheel bore is 8mm. If I can just buy a 1.5:1 gear or belt reduction drive from somewhere that would be ideal.