tracks

The Constructed 'M'

Explores and avoids - More on the way.
Using a

Picaxe 28X2 (+14M2)

Collected by 10 members

Phase 1 (Updated 29/4 - New video & code.) Here's a little robot built on CTC's excellent Tiny Tank chassis. It's based on a Picaxe 28X2 which … Read more

Need advice about tracks

By LordGG

March 6, 2012

Hi all !

I am currently working on a tracked robot (electronics is finished, starting mechanics).

The tracks I am planning to build look like that :

I will you use the "pattern" described on many projects on LMR (the one using bicylcle chain, nuts...).

tracks, Packbot, Climb staris

Robot climb up and down stairs

Navigate, Climb up and down stairs
Using a

Arduino Decimila

Collected by 6 members

This is my first robot for climbing stairs. The design is based on Packbot. Finally, I hope I can complete a robot like the Packbot. For more information, please … Read more

robotbuilderhk

tracks, Track robot, sensor, ping, Arduino

Arduino TrackBot

Using a

Arduino

This is my first trackbot project. Its very basic right now... Read more

nintwala

tracks, Rover 5, picaxe, gripper, google science fair, encoders, arm, 4WD, 40x2

Rover 2.0

A base platform for exploration.
Using a

Picaxe 40X2

Collected by 4 members

Update April 1st Well the dust has cleared and I have finished and submitted my Google Science Fair project and I very happy with it. I have added the site … Read more

ultrasonic navigation, tracks, micro framework .NET, FEZ Domino

JoeBTheKing

A.T.T.R. - All Terrain Track Robot

Navigating in all terrain
Using a

FEZ Domino

A.T.T.R - All Terrain Track Robot. Robot able to move in rough terrain from point A to B skipping obstacles on its way. For now it will be cotroled by human, but … Read more

micart

Test Platform, atmega328, tracks, tamiya twin motor gearbox

Blog entry

Bob is born

By NiteLynr

July 13, 2011

Well, thanks to not being allowed to alter Serenit-e's looks, I have a spare set of tracks & a dual-motor gearbox to work with - seems a shame to let them go to waste.

Bob is going to be a test-bed for trying out any new circuitry I come up with, such as controller boards, sensors, displays etc.

Blog entry

Z-39 was "Yet Another Tracked Bot" - Build blog

By TinHead

February 21, 2011

Hi LMR,

Now that the Phoenix CNC works good enough to do some real work, I have finally started working on a new project:

YATB - Yet Another Traked Bot - at least until I find a better name for it

I will try to document it's building saga here, before creating a robot page for it.

So without further intro:

Phase one: Tracks

First I have done some Blender designing, I came to design something roghly as below:

Embedded video:

K.L.A.S

Win penthatlons
Using a

arduino uno

Collected by 4 members

This is my entry for the 2011 Swedish National Robitcs Championship. It finished on a shared last place, since my code was written for dark lines on a light surface … Read more

Gabriel_f

tracks, first robot

Tracked SHR

Navigates around trying to avoid bumping into things
Using a

PICAXE 28X2

My first robot, roughly based on the Start Here Bot, for the moment at least. I'm using a Picaxe-28 project board with the 28x2 chip, Sharp IR sensor, servo from … Read more

Ajster

treads, tracks, Nina

Phenom2 Tipple Core Processor., Laptop Computer

NINA's new Chassis

Act as a mobile chassis platform for the NINA robot.
Using a

Collected by 12 members

NINA's new robotic chassis. The first one was rediculously heavy! This one is still very sturdy and strong and I can lift it with one arm! All aluminum material … Read more

WhiteCrow

tracks, test tube, tank, rover, Geiger counter, DIY gripper

TETUBO

Surveys small stones and rocks
Using a

Collected by 8 members

This is my current robot study. TETUBO surveys small stones and rocks. The stones or rocks are picked up with a simple gripper mechanism. The rock sample falls in a … Read more

MarkusB

picaxe, tracks, srf05

Djeff-209 MkII

navigates via ultrasound, "identifies" milkshake bottles and drives away from them
Using a

Collected by one member

Following on from Djeff-209 MkI. In order to replace a slipping drive sprocket, I had to change the layout a bit. I also added the code for very limited object … Read more

completetanker

tracks, srf05, picaxe

Djeff-209 MkI

navigate via ultrasound
Using a

Djeff-209 is my first robot, based on the LMR Start Here robot. I swapped out the wheels for tracks, and an SRF05 ultrasonic in place of the Sharp IR sensor. At … Read more

completetanker

TAMIYA, tracks, remote, bluetooth, tracked, control

Intel Atom N450 and Atmega8 orr AtTiny2313

TRACAR

Navigates around avoiding obstacle or bluetooth controlled.
Using a

Hi LMRs again I've started designing a new robot which will be semi-autonomous. I got a set of Tamiya 70100 tank treads. Quality is good for … Read more

djhesit8

treads, tracks, somo14d, Sharp IR, picaxe 28

Henr-y

Navigate around, beep, talk, and look cute
Using a

Collected by 6 members

New, Update2: Added a voice and sound module to make Henry talk. This is my second robot so I wanted to build one with a track drive. I got some nice tracks from … Read more

tfx

tracks, laserfinder, clamp

Picaxe 14m, 2x Picaxe 28X1

Multifunctional Tank 01

TV remote, Follows line, search the target, move objects
Using a

Collected by 12 members

Hi all, I renewed my old robot. I upgraded its software in order to act more reasonably. I detached compas, odometer and fix-distance IR sensors. They were … Read more

Knightrider

tracks, picaxe, gripper

GRAB-E

Wanders around and grabs your stuff
Using a

Collected by 12 members

Update 2011-10-06: Melty, melty Poor GRAB-E. His foolish creator left him in the garage for a few days after taking him home from a trip. The hot summer sun melted … Read more

BlueBot

avoids obstacles
Using a

AVR ATmega88

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by adamh

BlueBot is a simple tracked robot controllable and programmable via Bluetooth (Bluetooth module OEMSPA310). Chasis based on Tamiya Track and Wheel Set is bought in … Read more

adamh

tracks, treads, Nina, voice recognition

Blog entry

Hi everyone! I'm new to LMR. I got into robotics a few years back when something hit me. "Hey! I know what I can do this summer! I'll read books on robots and learn how to build them!" So that's what I did!

Nina's Mobile Base Module

Embedded video:

AVR Line Follower

Simple Line follower, with additional ability to stop when objects are detected in front of it and turn around when the end of a line is detected.
Using a

AMTEL AVR ATMEGA8

I built this robot for a University course on C Programming, and later (after my assessment, although before the end of the course) added the tank tracks to replace … Read more

Tom.N7

tracks, wifi, webcam, spykee, net

SPYKEE for everyone!

wifi remote control vie the net
Using a

undefined

Collected by one member

I was looking at the sit when i saw the need for the internet controlled robot. coinsidently i had my spykee sitting around doing nothing. only one problem. i have … Read more

Nebster

tracks, gear motors, fun, 28pin Project Board

Zip the Drum Machine

It navigates around the unpredictable world, finds objects, and bangs out a beat on them.
Using a

Collected by 4 members

This is my attempt at building a drum machine from fritsl's walkthrough. I used two GM3 gearmotors from Solarbotics to drive the black tracks (also from … Read more

Arm-atron

tracks

Free BIG Track For BIG Robot!!

By pravoka

March 15, 2009

HI,

I got this:

This are 10 FT (3.048 m) of Rexnord Table Top Chain, They are plastic on metal chain, model D843K3-1/4.

I tink that this track can be used in a nice and big robot track, if the plastic is sliperry can cover it with anti-skid tape for more traction.

IF someone is interested on this, only have to pay for shipping to your location anywere in this beautiful world !!!

Information of this chain on:

tracks

Track design for tracked robots

By TechnoBuff

March 11, 2009

I am brand new to the robot hobby with questions about track profiles.

The high sided triangular track profile of Wall-E or Johnny 5 looks really good, but seems to make inefficient use of track links. Other than good looks, is there a good design reason for this profile?

Of the other general profiles available (parallelogram - WWI tanks), (rounded rectangle - Christie type WWII tanks), (inverted trapazoid - short base down), what are the relative merits in terms of efficient use of links vs. object climbing ability?

tracks

http://rctankcombat.com/articles/track-systems/

So you love tracks but...

By Ferenczyg

March 3, 2009

.. you are not able to find the rigth size, or...

you have enough time but not enough money for them, or...

you need real though ones, or..

you just want to enjoy with new ideas, and..

you are able to build..

then maybe this link will provide some ideas to make you happy ;)

I specially liked the hinges ones.

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Btw this is my first post so if is misplaced plz just move it. And pardon me my bad english :)

picaxe, SRF005, tracks

IsoBot01

Navigate around via ultrasound, avoids obstacles
Using a

31-Jan-2009 Hi! This is my first robot! I was waiting a week for electronic components to arrive from UK, and then long month to find proper chasis. I found it … Read more

isotope

tracks, treads, wheels, Chassis, drive

Treads?

By Thomas Countz

December 29, 2008

Hey guys, I have a question for you. I see many of you guys using the track and wheel set from Tamiya (http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=321) that is special built to be compatible with their dual geared motors. For such a cheap price you get a very versatile tread kit that allows endless combinations of tread length and design, however, it seems what's gained in inexpense, is lost in quality.

tracks, Military