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Re: Tank Treads

We used Brecoflex as well. We used used two "bogy" wheels on each track toward the center of the bot that were about 1/8 of an inch lower that the others. This greatly improves turning. We also used spring loaded tensioners to keep the tracks tight rather than having one sliding wheel that you lock in place. We've used this system for two years now and never had a belt come off or break.
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