Steve, Thanks for the input. My goal is to create a generic track system that can be used on tracked robotic projects, tanks, and other RC vehicles. What I liked about using the roller chain was I could have various sizes that all functioned the same way. You mentioned guide horns. Can you post some picture of what you are talking about. I did a few designs that had a feature on the bottom to guide some sort of boggie wheel. But I was not sure what would make a good boggie wheel. One aspect of this project is that I like the availability of roller chain sprockets and and parts. If I was going to design a guide horn for a boggie wheel into the treads I would like them to match another widely available part.
Another thought I had was that my current design the tread covers the roller chain to prevent things from getting into the chain. That might not be the best method because it does not allow things to get pushed out either. I also thought about only putting half the chain on and leaving the one side open. But I didn't know how that would work out. Josh On Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 5:30:31 AM UTC-5, TyngTech wrote: > > Josh, > > Impressive work so far. It looks like your modeling your tracks after > construction equipment. This is fine for low speeds, flat surfaces and no > suspension. I think you will find these tracks will throw quite often in > our typical battling environments and speeds. If your after a performance > track, you WILL need to incorporate guide horns IMO, especially if your > thinking suspension. Also, other traits that make for a good performance > track IMO are stiffness along it's length, light weight, and ability to > shed debris. It doesn't take much to distort a track to the point where it > will disengage from the drive sprocket. The finer the sprocket mechanism > the more so in my observations. > > Steve Tyng > > > -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
