RE: Tread Spacing on the TTS [TANKS]

[<sthutch-at-charter.net>]

I am planning on a sprocket drive.   I saw and the pdf's that Amir posted and that 
proved to be a good aid.  I also have a link (somewhere) that has instructions for 
laying out a sprocket.  It looks like the sprocket teeth are 3/8" wide.  Is this a 
good measurment?

I thought I was ready to begin the sprocket, but I discovered that all the springs I 
had used for my supension were much to weak.  I am currently redoing them and should 
be finished today.  I am surprised how few places carry springs in variety and 
quantity.  The spings that I am now using are 7/16" x 2" x .062" w/ max capacity of 
1 18 lbs.  I am using 16 of them for the swing arms.   I hope these work.

Thanks
Todd "got to know way to many springs" Hutchins

---- Steve Tyng <SteveT44-at-comcast.net> wrote: 
> Todd wrote:
> 
> > I am wondering how to determine the spacing of the treads used on 
> > the TTS track.  Are they 1/2" apart?  What is the best way to 
> > determine this distance.  I did a search of the archives, but 
> > didn't turn up any relevant info.  I am building a Tiger I.  
> 
> Are you building a friction drive system?  If so you build the track to fit the 
>tank.  Review the third and fourth pics on this page that shows how to get the 
>correct belt length.
> 
> http://www.rctankcombat.com/tanks/T005/Page4.html
> 
> Once you have the belt length and the width of your track pieces you can determine 
>a track spacing.  I drew a template on the computer for belt shape and track 
>spacing then printed it out.  I could assist you with a template if you desire.
> 
> If you are attempting a sprocket drive TTS you assemble the track on the sprocket 
>itself.
> 
> 
> Steve Tyng
> 
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