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From: adt22-at-drexel.edu
Subject: Re: Track and suspension [TANKS]
Date: Fri, 07 Jan 2005 12:43:49 -0500
Reply-To: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com


> Seems like suspension is all the rage! :-)
> 
> My idea is to use seat belts for the tts type track. In the gap 
> betweenthe wodden track parts I would melt a couple of holes that 
> can be
> engaged by sprockets on the drive wheel. Do you think this would work?

I tried prototyping a sprocketed TTS a while ago (first failed STTS - woohoo!)  The 
only advice I can give for new tankers is

1) don't skimp on precision
2) have a backup plan

I think suspension is a good thing to work on after you have a working tank.