Re: [TANKS] New Track Idea

2015-02-07 Thread Joshua Updyke
Frank, Thank you for your comments. You really have a lot of good ideas. You mention the TTS design. I am not familiar with that and I was wondering if you could point me in the direction of some reading on that. I also liked your suggestion of just making a well designed interlocking tread fro

Re: [TANKS] New Track Idea

2015-02-07 Thread Joshua Updyke
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

Re: [TANKS] New Track Idea

2015-02-07 Thread Frank Pittelli
Looks like a sweet ride Doug. There's one important aspect about your track design that you failed to mention: the rigidity of the 90 degree angle between the chain and the tread. If that angle is not held rigid over the life of the track, the probability of throwing a track goes up. Attachm

Re: [TANKS] New Track Idea

2015-02-07 Thread srwh74rn
Doug looks awesome. The tacks look great. Once i get my suspenion together (finally figured out) i will seriously start racking my brain for track. The goal tank is a AMX13 . Stewart -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcomb

Re: [TANKS] New Track Idea

2015-02-07 Thread TyngTech
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 perfor

Re: [TANKS] New Track Idea

2015-02-07 Thread TyngTech
Doug, The new tank looks impressive. Can't wait to see it on the battle field. ST -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit th