Chain Tensioning

[Cash4587]

Originally Posted by Nemo

In addition to what DonRotolo said, the guideline you're referring to doesn't work unless the two sprockets have the same number of teeth, like in a wheel to wheel connection. Are you looking at a chain that goes from a smaller sprocket on a gearbox to a larger sprocket on a wheel? If so, you can still use your center distance calculator to figure out a suitable center distance that gives a chain length that is a multiple of 0.750".

Yes I am trying to figure out how not to use tensioners at all on the robot so I will need to figure out the correct center to center Distances for gearbox to wheel, gearbox to wheel and also wheel to wheel. I am just confused on the whole concept really. It was only a couple bullet points in 1114's presentation.