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Re: pic: Team 1511 Prototype Drivebase Mk. II

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Originally Posted by Oblarg View Post
How much chain wrap are you getting on that center sprocket if you only have one run of chain per side? That kind of design worries me.
They are not shown here, but we plan on using tensioners between each wheel to increase the total chain engagement on the center sprocket. I discussed this with a few of our mentors, and they didn't seem to be concerned. Can I ask what specifically is worrying about that style of chain? I am a bit skeptical of it since we have not used it before, but I don't want to discount it if the concept is valid.
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