Just got the 2" tracks

Lynxmotion Rovers, Sumo, and Tracked
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I have a question about the track hardware on this site. I was initially under the assumption that the hardware other than the track (idlers, sprockets, and hubs) were to mount this set of tracks to the flat side of a robot.

When trying to use this hardware with simple flat surface I notice that the track has to ride off center. Is there any way around that using the hardware listed on the same page as the tracks? The hubs and idlers aren’t long enough. I feel like they’re specifically designed for the Tri-Track kit and not very universal.

I’ve seen a lot of these tracks on robots riding off center, I’m just wondering why Lynx doesn’t sell the hardware to adapt the tracks to a flat surface, and have them riding centered as they should be?

If the hubs and idlers only work on the Tri-Track kit it might be worth noting on your site. I feel like I was assuming too much, but at the same I one normally would assume that hardware on the same page and the tracks would be a little more universal.

I’m thoroughly confused now… I guess I will look for hardware that has longer shafts to get the proper clearance and also have the tracks ride centered.

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I reconfigured my chassis to work with the part I ordered and it works quite well. Going to try larger sprockets as well.

Here is a pic -

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If you have a way we can re-phrase this to make it more clear, we certainly welcome any suggestions. Happy you got it working.

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Thanks.

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I am wondering how you mounted your drive sprockets. I can see you used the idler hubs from lynxmotion for the passive shafts. I’m just wondering how you attached the two sprockets together and to the shaft?

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This topic is over 4 years old, so if the designer does not reply, it’s likely the same way as shown in steps 4 and 5 here: lynxmotion.com/images/html/build115.htm
You need to have the right mounting holes / locations for the motor. Lynxmotion offers the sprockets and compatible aluminum hubs.