belt drive/tank treads

[Cory]

Originally Posted by dradius

hey guys, got a question.

for all of the teams that have utilized a tank tread design on their robots, where did you get the tread? did you have to order it, or make it yourself? i'm finding that it is INCREDIBLY hard to find decent rubber treads (or anything for that matter). im looking for something like 980 had two seasons ago (i'd give a picture but i can't scan my brain. sory guys).

thanks

980 didn't use treads in 2003. Perhaps you're thinking of another team?

You can buy timing belts with numerous different backings from www.brecoflex.com Lead time can be quite long, and they are very expensive.

The stuff 980 and countless other teams have used on their wheels is wedgetop conveyor belting, available from McMaster.com. It's not going to work as an actual tank tread though--just a traction material for your wheels.