Re: suspension [TANKS]

[Bill Hamilton <seeker-at-phoenyx.net>]

On Wed, 7 Feb 2007, rcdude gt wrote:

> is the suspension there for scale purposes? are they practical for our 
> purposes.  I went back to the drawing board to redesign my system.  I am 
> considering putting suspension on it.  I know it will make it more complex to 
> build thats why I would like to know if its really needed.


You need the road wheels.  They transfer the load from the tracks to the 
tank evenly, and the tank likely won't go anywhere without them.

You don't have to include a suspension system if you don't want to, 
though.  It's a lot more complexity, and thus harder to build, but you'll 
get better traction on rough ground.  The tank will also get bounced 
around less, meaning less wear and tear on the frame and components, 
making the tank last longer.


-Bill Hamilton