I am working on a robot with a club; one of our best ideas involves using tank like tracks instead of normal wheels. We don't want to waist a huge amount of money on these but we want descent quality. Does anyone have any idea where we could purchase these?
2007-10-02 12:35:09 · 3 answers · asked by James L 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
You can get the Lego tracks which are high quality ones and very inexpensive. Lego call it "tread techinic" part #: 680c01
In order to have a complete system you need also (from Lego) two 16 tooth gear, 2 axles and four tread hub, everything, including the two tracks will cost you less than 5 bucks new.
You can get them (and thousands of useful things more for robotics) from:
http://www.bricklink.com/
Go into the shop you prefer and look at "Parts" and then in the techinic category or make a search.
2007-10-03 11:30:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I need these things on a low budget I always go to a junk yard, with patience you may find something. I don't know where you live, but maybe you can find a recycling co. nearby, where they may have tons of old machines and stuff. With a little persuation maybe you could gain access.
2007-10-02 19:54:27 · answer #2 · answered by Manuelon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.rctankcombat.com/articles/track-systems/
2007-10-02 19:53:07 · answer #3 · answered by mike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋