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Unread 15-01-2013, 10:05
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Re: VEX Robotics Relaunches VEXpro Product Line with over 120 New & Improved Products

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Originally Posted by JVN View Post
While the traction wheels are designed to use their own tires (which, I think lots of people will be VERY happy with once they have the opportunity to play with them) you can easily attach traditional roughtop or wedgetop treads.

The method I used:
1. Assemble the wheel.
2. Cut the tread to length.
3. Hold the tread in place with a few zip ties or a belt.
4. Drill holes through the ends of the tread through the wheel rim using a small pilot bit.
5. Fasten the tread to the wheel using rivets, or self-tapping plastic screws.
6. Remove the zip-ties.

I am experimenting with some self-tapping screws that work REALLY well. While I would personally use the VEXpro traction tires, we will make sure there will be good options available for those who want to use their own tread.

-John
Can the Andy Mark alligator clips (am-0894) be used to attach the tread to the traction wheels?

http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-0894.htm
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