Videos
Load Test #1: 145 lb (3/13/12)
Photos
Front Isometric:
Front Profile:
Stair Climb Test: (3/13/12)
Bird's Eye:
Curb and Brush Test 2 (3/13/12
Side Profile:
Large Rock Test (3/13/12)
Individual Chassis Assembly:
Ledge Climb Test (3/13/12)
Track Tensioner (Retracted):
Curb and Brush Test (3/13/12)
Track Tensioner (Fully Extended):
Curb and Dirt Test: (3/13/12)
Hub Sprocket Adapter:
Gravel and River Stones Test: (3/13/12)
Drive Axle Assembly:
Frame Bars and Triangle Brackets:
Drive Train Test #1 (3/12/12)
Track Tensioner Operating Directions
Polaris Snowmobile Tracks: 2.52" pitch, 136" length, 15" width, 3/4" paddles. (shown already cut in half lengthwise)
CAD
Final Design
Top View
Yamaha Drive Wheels/Shaft: 2.52" pitch, 7" OD, 1" hex press fit Track splicing method: Flexco alligator belt lacing 27s
Drive Shaft Assembly
VEX Robotics Track Tensioner Small Scale Prototype