@@509trails Quick answer, at the moment I would go with #40 attachment chain. That requires careful consideration, because it will be expensive and time consuming to make tracks. You are not only making tracks, but a track system which you will be committed to. If you haven't, check all the videos you can find on TH-cam. You can buy tracks, but they are EXPENSIVE! You may consider snowblower tracks. Also consider what it would cost and how much work it would be to replace/rebuild the track system. Be sure you include a way to adjust tension. I used #35 (3/8" pitch) standard chain because that is the components I had. I had modified sprockets that I used and would not do that again. I did not weld anything, all is bolt together. I think they are a bit small for my 150 pound build, but I did use a non traditional design of 2 chains for each side that you can see in my videos. #420, #428, #40 and #41 are 1/2" pitch. #41 is like #420 and is the weakest of the 4 with the side plates not as tall. Not good. #40 and #428 are wider than #420 which should (I have not tested.) have less side flex which is bad for tracks! #40 is available as attachment chain for additional cost. That would save many hours of work. I think #420 and #428 has an expensive O-ring sealed version. Good for dirt and mud. Probably can't weld. I don't know about the others. Some people use big n beefy #50 (5/8" pitch). I have always wanted to check out straight run tabletop conveyor chain that factories use. That would be instant tracks already made and easily replaceable! Quality varies with all of them. You can have pre-stretched and oiled for additional cost.
509 trails turning out great man but noticed the bracket coming from the servo looks a little low is there going to be any binding on the servo 👍👍👍🤘🤘😀😀
How is it progressing? If you intend to use roller chain for tracks, I recommend attachment chain. It is worth the extra cost.
Thank you. I have been looking at 420 atv chain. Is there a size that you would recommend?
@@509trails Quick answer, at the moment I would go with #40 attachment chain.
That requires careful consideration, because it will be expensive and time consuming to make tracks.
You are not only making tracks, but a track system which you will be committed to. If you haven't, check all the videos you can find on TH-cam. You can buy tracks, but they are EXPENSIVE! You may consider snowblower tracks. Also consider what it would cost and how much work it would be to replace/rebuild the track system. Be sure you include a way to adjust tension.
I used #35 (3/8" pitch) standard chain because that is the components I had. I had modified sprockets that I used and would not do that again. I did not weld anything, all is bolt together. I think they are a bit small for my 150 pound build, but I did use a non traditional design of 2 chains for each side that you can see in my videos.
#420, #428, #40 and #41 are 1/2" pitch. #41 is like #420 and is the weakest of the 4 with the side plates not as tall. Not good. #40 and #428 are wider than #420 which should (I have not tested.) have less side flex which is bad for tracks! #40 is available as attachment chain for additional cost. That would save many hours of work. I think #420 and #428 has an expensive O-ring sealed version. Good for dirt and mud. Probably can't weld. I don't know about the others. Some people use big n beefy #50 (5/8" pitch).
I have always wanted to check out straight run tabletop conveyor chain that factories use.
That would be instant tracks already made and easily replaceable!
Quality varies with all of them. You can have pre-stretched and oiled for additional cost.
@@solarsynapse thank you I will look in to it I have parts waiting to be build at a machine shop. I also subscribed to your channel
509 trails turning out great man but noticed the bracket coming from the servo looks a little low is there going to be any binding on the servo 👍👍👍🤘🤘😀😀
It is moving fine I need to brace it. It does have more movement than I would like
You make it look too easy. I'll hang around. Cheers 👍😊
TIP: You can use a 17mm I.D. 19mm O.D. carbon fiber tube to adapt a 17mm motor gearbox output shaft to a 3/4" go-kart hub.
Continuation?
Yeah but the parts I need built are on the back burner at the Machine shop
@@509trails ok wait for the continuation.