1511 Prototype Drivetrain

[Dunngeon]

Originally Posted by asid61

Are those tensioners going to be okay? I've seen delrin/plastic tensioners used before, but not on #35 chain.

Very cool robot idea. Make sure that your electronics don't pop out when you

drop the base.

EDIT: YES! That robot is FAST! Fantastic. Beautiful. Your driver looks more than competent too.

As long as it isn't soft, or overly grippy plastic this type of tensioning system works well. As with any chain system, it will wear down over time and need to be replaced.

An example would be dirtbike chain guides



The material is akin to delrin or HDPE, and eventually wear out, but not before multiple hours of run time have passed in a much harsher environment than FRC