Hi /diy/! I'm building a RC/autonomous tank and I'

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>>912361
vex has a tank tread kit but it may be a little pricey

>>912379
Just to be sure, you are referring to http://www.vexrobotics.com/276-2168.html
Yes, they are on the pricey side, but I think this will work. My only problem is that the tread is not rubberized, and we need good grip on smooth surfaces.
Does anybody have experience with 3D printed tracks?

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>>912400
they do, may be a different kit or something

>>912403
Yeah but the upgrade kit http://www.vexrobotics.com/vexedr/products/accessories/motion/276-2214.html
costs almost as much as the kit, and it also includes the conveyor belt thing that I have no use of. I guess I'll just cut and glue 170 little strips of rubber.

>>912406
good, you do know what board you're on, right?

>>912410
/diy/, and I wasn't being ironic. I would prefer gluing 170 strips of rubber with my teammates than shelling out 25$ on 25 pieces of plastic with a bit of rubber on top.
Also this is the reason I was asking about 3D printed/homemade alternatives.

>>912411
just get cut pieces of surgical tubing and slip them over

>>912504
That should be easier. Thanks!

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For low loads lego works pretty well

>>912760
I would just suggest some plasti-dip or spray on bed-liner