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Greg Needel 09-11-2006 07:57

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Tytus Gerrish 09-11-2006 07:58

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I dont know about that on in particular but i remember 45 had somthing like that long ago attaching plates to roler chain.

Andy Baker 09-11-2006 08:32

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Originally Posted by Tytus Gerrish
I dont know about that on in particular but i remember 45 had somthing like that long ago attaching plates to roler chain.

We did attachment chain with metal treads in 2002, with purchased attachment chain. In 1999 and 2001, we welded our own attachments onto standard chain (gosh, was that fun!), since FIRST's additional materials rules did not allow attachment chain during 2001 and before. Our 1999 robot (TKO)had half-rounds of EMT conduit, and 2001 had bent pieces of steel sheet metal attached to the chain. We did ALOT of filing and sanding on all of those cleats to make them smooth and not snag the carpet.

The same cleat design was used in 2002. Metal cleats provided great front to back grippy traction on carpet, and allowed for just the right amount of side skid for tank tread turning.

Then, we wanted to make softer treads for demos and such, so we molded some urethane cleats. Again, these gave us great traction while driving forward and reverse, but once we turned, the chains popped off. We even had the bottom middle idler sprocket lowered about 1/8" for ease of turning.

Good luck with this design... I would start with 1.5" wide cleats and a middle lowered idler of 1/4".

Andy B.

Tim Baird 09-11-2006 09:03

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Originally Posted by Andy Baker
Our 1999 robot (TKO)had half-rounds of EMT conduit

I remember that driveline, that was a good system.

Ben Piecuch 09-11-2006 09:05

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And who could forget Wildstang's hidden little gem of a track system in 2002.

Wildstang Photo Gallery

Greg, I clearly remember the tread picture you brought up as well. Unfortunately, I can't remember what team it was. Though, for some reason, I have a feeling that it's from a 2001 robot. Hope this helps, somewhat...

Ah, as several others have pointed out below me, it was team 885. I should have remembered that, as they are "The Green Team," the only team from Vermont. And yes, it was their 2003 robot.

BEN

Elgin Clock 09-11-2006 12:41

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Hey Greg, what was the original picture file named??

Throw that name in: http://images.google.com/ and see what comes up.

Maybe you will get lucky and it was archived or you will find a link to the team's webpage at least?

idk.. just a thought.

jax1488 09-11-2006 13:24

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would be better if it had less weight (if ur making the treads long its gonna be alot of chain weight... and u could use a big ol' tension on it.. that way it wont pop off.... somewhere in the middle just put a high tension spring and ur good to go

Cory 09-11-2006 14:08

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I disticntly recall this picture, and I know the team number, but I can't bring it to the top of my head.

I think it's from 2003.

[edit] as JVN just pointed out to me, they are from 885.

AdamHeard 09-11-2006 14:42

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The previous weekend I was at the SCRRF robotics workshops and the LA Bomb Squad and their robot was there. What surprised me was that their robot had rubber treads that were on sprockets, which reminded me of this picture.

fimmel 09-11-2006 15:35

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Piecuch
And who could forget Wildstang's hidden little gem of a track system in 2002.

Wildstang Photo Gallery

Greg, I clearly remember the tread picture you brought up as well. Unfortunately, I can't remember what team it was. Though, for some reason, I have a feeling that it's from a 2001 robot. Hope this helps, somewhat...

Ah, as several others have pointed out below me, it was team 885. I should have remembered that, as they are "The Green Team," the only team from Vermont. And yes, it was their 2003 robot.

BEN

ill askmy team if they have any other pics........i joined in 2005 so i dont have any.

Greg Needel 09-11-2006 16:10

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Thanks to JVN for letting me know this was team 885. As for my improvements, I'll fill you all in later ;) hahaha

Dylan Gramlich 09-11-2006 21:05

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oh boy Greg has just released a semi-evil laugh!!! :ahh: well it wont be that bad since the design may be released to all teams :D

Gabe 09-11-2006 23:09

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Would these tracks fall under the "no metal contacting floor" rule? I'm just wondering if perhaps this attachment chain tread would still be legal for next year.

MikeJ675 09-11-2006 23:48

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Originally Posted by Gabe
Would these tracks fall under the "no metal contacting floor" rule? I'm just wondering if perhaps this attachment chain tread would still be legal for next year.

With the way the attachment chain works in this setup, the only possible issue is how you fastened the rubber to the chain, and judging by the IFI wheels, it shouldn't be an issue.

nextvex 10-11-2006 07:22

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heres a link to a pic of a vex bot that had chain treads although i didnt make it i just found it here


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