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Unread 29-01-2004, 07:25
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Re: Chain Tensioner?

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Originally Posted by maxlobovsky
Any reason for avoiding them? It wont be too hard to have a slightly adjustable wheelbase in our design, but i thought it would be simpler to take just put in or remove a half link.

How long will this stretching take? Will the majority occur during practice so we can have the robot properly trimmed before the competition?
Max,
You are going to want to check it regularly and make adjustment as needed. For short runs the off center drilled delrin post is the easiest to adjust, for longer runs slotted base seems to work well. In both cases, you have to be sure that the hardware is locked down. If it loosens in a match, the chain flys off.
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