Tank Tread Kit: Motion Accessories
Tank Tread Kit: Motion Accessories
Tank Tread Kit: Motion Accessories
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traverse crevasses in which wheels would get stuck.
bogey wheel
support screw x 12
(8-32x1")
single bogey
wheel assembly (tensioner) x 2
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or you’ll have problems down to the road!
11 holes
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Parts needed in this step:
x2 x4 x4
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Parts needed in this step:
single bogey 8-32 x 1"
wheel assembly screw keps nut
(tensioner)
x1 x2 x2
Your assembly should now look like this:
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Parts needed in this step:
tank tread
drive/idler
wheel
x2
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6 Adjust chain of tread links.
The tread links come preassembled in two long chains of
85 links apiece. For this design, you’ll need a section of
chain with 47 links in it. The link material is slightly
flexible, which makes it easy to separate links from the
rest of the chain. Just bend the arms out – GENTLY! – just
enough to disengage the hole from the posts on the next
link. Reverse the process to reassemble the links.
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Parts needed in this step:
tank tread
links
x 1 chain
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You can now slightly loosen the screws holding the bogey wheel
assemblies and tensioner in place. Slide the tensioner and the
bogey wheel assemblies to tighten the chain of tread links. If the
tread links are loose, they’ll come off once the robot is in motion.