Universal Servo Driven Tank Tracks
Description
I have found tank treads to be an art form in itself!
Nothing was working for me off of Thingiverse as far as "Tank Treads" because most designs were already built for some robot or too big or too small so I needed something that was "Just right". And sturdy / easy to build....
So I made some universal ones with the idea that others might be in the same boat.
These are for small to medium sized bots if your bot is larger than 12in by 12in I would find a different build though.
6in by 6in for the smaller cap.
They are test driven and work great!
Want to buy the Kit?
etsy.com/listing/119500536/universal-tank-tread-kit
Instructions
42 x 39.5 x 22.5mm
Wire length: 30cm
Weight: 44g
Servo with full rotation for this build
The rest of the info is in the videos below
I have opened up a new youtube for inventing and support for "things".
Here is total support if you are building this.
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7tGtxtIW0Iz4-HdzY9o4sXoViCJbVHw_
To make straight Pla Spikes watch this video
youtube.com/watch?v=WqNxYHWpYko
enjoy!
I am hoping to have them as a kit that you can purchase on my etsy site in the next few days.
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This is badass. But... run by a servo? Does a full rotation servo = continuous rotation? I've never used a full rotation servo, I didn't know they could go around more than once.
There is no Scad the blender file is included you would just need to duplicate out the chain to get the measurement for the chassi. You would also need 2 idlers if you went any bigger to.
For the pla question should not be a problem Just know melted PLA will melt pla around it. I cant think of one thing that might effect though in this model. The ABS / PLA is a great combo because PLA melting point is way lower than ABS. So if you make a mistake you can always just cut off the rivot head. There will be non of that for you however.
It is a very well crafted model. Thank you for sharing it with everyone. I see that you have made it in ABS plastic and used the PLA spikes with it. Do you foresee any problems in assembly if I print the whole model in PLA?
HI..
Can you please share the chassis scad file as I wish to make a longer one.
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You can buy them or you can hack them to be full rotation.
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This might fit but I had the Sparkfun ones on hand
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Hack :https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
And lastly assemble, code and tune
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