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MacGeek117MacGeek117 Posts: 747
edited 2005-03-16 21:27 in Robotics
I have a suggestion to make-I've found that the wheels on the treads have a lot of negative camber-you could try to put another plate on the outboard side of the treads. Do you understand that?idea.gif
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  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2005-03-13 23:52
    Not sure what you mean Bugg...I've assembled 3 of the tank tread mods and they all fit nice and snug.



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  • MacGeek117MacGeek117 Posts: 747
    edited 2005-03-14 23:08
    Here is a drawing. Hope that helps.
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  • Chris SavageChris Savage Parallax Engineering Posts: 14,406
    edited 2005-03-15 03:28
    I see what you mean, I just didn't understand why you would have camber issues with the treads unless the metal was bent somehow.



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  • MacGeek117MacGeek117 Posts: 747
    edited 2005-03-16 15:45
    Chris, the troubles I'm having have nothing to do with the treads, just the support wheels.
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  • dandreaedandreae Posts: 1,375
    edited 2005-03-16 19:30
    Bugg,

    This is why we recommend making a slot for tension, it really works well.· You may need to use locking washers to stablize the support wheels, this will take away the slop of the wheel.· The slot keeps everything simple and doesn't add any uneccessary cost as would an extra plate.· I like your drawing, keep up with the good ideas.

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  • MacGeek117MacGeek117 Posts: 747
    edited 2005-03-16 21:27
    Thanks, Dave! Thanks, Chris! I LOVE THESE FORUMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    That feels better.

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