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Re: Tips for KitBot

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Originally Posted by Tom Bottiglieri
We assembled the Kit Bot for early program module development, but are having troubles with traction with the stock wheelchair wheels. I suppose this is from a combination of low robot weight (bare minimum for bot to run mounted), and running the bot on a slick tile floor.

Does anyone have suggestions on how to get more traction from the stock wheels? We are planning on adding more weight over the driven wheels tomorrow, and possible putting zip ties around the wheels.
Two suggestions one for general info
http://www.usfirst.org/robotics/2004.../champwork.htm
check out the drive line ppt's
The second is conveyor belting. The gum rubber variety is a First staple. You can get more info from the IFI site they make the controller and also some new bolt together wheels which you pop rivet the belting to other wise teams get the wheel chair wheels lathed flat and glue the belting to the outside. Also try a search of the forums here, Hope this is helpful.