Tracked Vehicle

[redsox985]

Does anyone have any ideas as to how tracked vehicles deliver power to each track independently with one motor!? Is it a belt tensioner type system off of a jackshaft? Also, does anyone know a source where tracks could be purchased? I'd assume making a frame and drive for the track could be a DIY project.

 

[Flexibel_kampfe]

What they do, if I am not mistaken is apply the brake on the side they want to turn to. So my guess is that there is a differencial involved, so that only one side gets slowed/stopped, and the other revolves at full speed.

Now if you are refering to how they stick one side in reverse, and the other in forward... then I believe the normal engine block actually has two sides to it, both having a seperate axle, as well as both having the ability to work independant of the other.

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

hydraulics in some cases. You could use a differential and brakes, that would be the most simple method.

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

Open diff and a steering brake, sandrails often use them to turn sharper.

 

[T-man]

hey red , there is a guy on ebay that sells plans for a tracked veh. , the tracks are made from semi tires with the walls cut out, cool idea, I bought a set but havent done anything with them because I dont have a bender, some day I will. In his plans the set-up is a belt tentioner set-up.

 

[r97]

these them? http://cgi.ebay.com/Personal-Tracked-Vehicle-Go-Kart-Build-Plans-/200510968929?pt=Go_Karts#ht_500wt_1154, you could youse belt tensioner, diff with brakes, two manial clutches, or two electric clutches

 

[T-man]

yes thats them good price for those plans

 

[freakboy]

wana know how to do it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlUbZhsxcWI
watch and learn mofos

 

[freakboy]

Watch all the vids...

 

[r97]

that tanks tranny is insane!

 

[freakboy]

not realy its simple ish

 

[r97]

yea after watching the vids its simple just alot of pullys sprockets and gears for one person to take in quickly, lol

 

[redsox985]

T-man! You leaked the piece of info I wanted most. Production tracks are very expensive. Any other info you would like to leak? (PLEASE!)

 

[freakboy]

take a look at that guys other vids i posted... he made his one tracks.

 

[r97]

making your own tracks is prob a pain but it prob saves you several hundred dollars, the guy on ebay prob has a good sorce for tracks, you could ask him

 

[r97]

what about snowmobile tracks, or over-tire tracks for skid steers

 

[T-man]

red, well it isn't much of a secreat but what he did was cut out the walls of the tires, then with eather a table saw or grinder he cut cross ways, through the rubber.. NOT cutting deap enough down to the wire/cords, this allows the flexing and the tank track look.

 

[r97]

this thing looks soooo simple for what it is and fun i might have to build it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRPHT9wm5cI
interesting music

 

[r97]

but this looks better!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWiXIoINcb0&feature=related