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Two aluminum bars (right and left) with wheels and suspension components were built next.
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Close up of the road wheels.
They were machined from a 3", round, UHMW, plastic, round.
See the deep groove for the track guide.
A 2.75" long, shoulder bolt forms the wheel axle.
There is no need for a bearing, the plastic is a natural bearing material. |
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The two aluminum bars with wheels and suspension components were then mounted to a .125 inch thick, hull, base plate.
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The track drive sprockets were cut from a plastic round bar, and the chain sprocket was mounted to one end.
The track drive sprocket turns on the 5/8 inch, non rotating, axle. |
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The motors mounts through the hull side plate.
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Heres a view of the motor, chain drive, and the track drive sprocket.
The motors are 450 watt, 24 volt, 550 RPM, with a built in 8:1 gear. |
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