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Re: New Track Option

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Originally Posted by arc25565 View Post
This track looks very interesting, the only concern I have is the turning speed of the robot. One other question, how much force can the tread withstand before it breaks.
If you have the entire tread in contact with the carpet at once..... you probably aren't turning very well. That's a drivetrain design problem, not a tread one. I'd expect you want a drop center on this the same as a 6 wheel drivetrain - if not potentially more.
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