I’m currently developing a robot for a school project and it really needs to have continuous tracks, because at some point it will have to “climb” walls just enough for it to flip. Given that it “flips” it has no up or down, meaning that I will need a lot of room “above” and “under” the chassis so that a pathetic pebble won’t ruin my work. But, I’ve got no experience whatsoever regarding the mechanical parts for the tracks, or the tracks themselves for that matter. The only help I really need (or at least realise I do) is to select the proper setup for the tracks and the tracks (I’m open to other suggestions if anyone realises something I didn’t). Can someone help me with that? Multiple options (if possible) would be awesome!!
The choice of tracks will depend on the size and weight of your robot. Can you provide some details?
The number of manufacturers creating tracks for smaller sized robots is somewhat limited, so builders often design their robots around the tracks rather than the other way around. You can find our selection here: robotshop.com/en/gears-belt … hains.html
Note that tracks need specific sprockets, so be sure to choose a matching set.
This is what I have in my shopping cart right now, are these compatible and/or enough for it to be fully functional?
And also, when I place an order (from your EU website) and ask for it to be delivered inside the EU will I have to pay extra taxes when it arrives or is that covered?
It all seems fine. Note that you need the sprockets back to back (as opposed to just one sprocket per section), and be sure to order the correct length of track.
Normally the shipping options should be optimized so you don’t have anything else to pay.
Last, note that the idler needs to be supported on the outside of the track as well (factor that into the frame design).
