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Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: dreamrobotics on August 14, 2011, 01:22:59 AM

Title: How to make tracks for tracked robots
Post by: dreamrobotics on August 14, 2011, 01:22:59 AM

For some reason, I have a crazy idea about making a tracked robot. But I dont know what materials or place to order the tracks. My friend told me to get it from a snowblower. But that would be alot of money to waste just for a track system. Any ideas?

Title: Re: How to make tracks for tracked robots
Post by: kasunt on August 14, 2011, 02:08:17 AM

Similar discussion on http://www.societyofrobots.com/robotforum/index.php?topic=14247.0 (http://www.societyofrobots.com/robotforum/index.php?topic=14247.0)

Check www.superdroidrobots.com (http://www.superdroidrobots.com) for some ideas. They also sell parts and kits.

Title: Re: How to make tracks for tracked robots
Post by: garrettg84 on August 16, 2011, 05:08:04 AM

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-custom-and-strong-tank-tracks-for-very/ (http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-custom-and-strong-tank-tracks-for-very/)

Bike chain tank treads. You can exchange the half cut PVC in the article for any material of your choice including strips of metal. There have been quite a few modifications to that instructable with people using the same basic idea of chains with some linkage between.