Re: Powering multiple axes, how!!

[Michael Blattau <mblattau-at-yahoo.com>]

Easiest and most reliable implementation is one motor
per wheel.  The V-150 (U.N. Supply Vehicle) is set-up
this way.  It also turns by either locking one side or
reversing (like a tank).
Michael
--- WJ <WJ-at-vdtogt.nl> wrote:
> Hiya guys. I figured building a wheeled tank would
> be an easier start then
> building one with tracks, but I no longer thinks so!
> 
> While with tracks you just power the sprocket and
> off you go (little
> oversimplified maybe) while with wheels I have to
> get 3 wheels turning on
> each side!
> 
> Now the possible solution for getting these wheels
> turning together:
> - Belts
> - Differentials
> - wormwheel
> - Chains.
> - 1 motor per Wheel
> 
> Now if I want to use some kind of suspension it
> seems that differentials
> and wormwheels are harder to implement.
> 
> Did anyone here figure out what to do?!  I am now
> thinking of using chain
> since it is simple, and lends itself to some
> suspension using a tensioner.
> 
> Please give me your thoughts on this?! How do I
> build a working suspension?!
> 



        
                
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