When I started designing the rover, I ran into a significant obstacle trying to find inexpensive tracks / treads. I had some success 3D printing ones with flexible filament but the total cost was too high.
That's when I stumbled into these... 'chain bracelets' from Oriental Trading. You can buy a dozen for less than ten dollars; which will make six rovers.
The pattern is slightly different on the inside and outside; rounded (left) and flat (right). The rounded side fits in the wheel / sprocket perfectly.
This guide builds on three others...
Introducing Trinket
Modifying Servos for Continuous Rotation
Trinket Servo Control
Ready? Here is a list of materials you will need.
Let's get fantastic with some plastic!
Introducing Trinket
Modifying Servos for Continuous Rotation
Trinket Servo Control
Ready? Here is a list of materials you will need.
- 1X Adafruit 3v Trinket (you can substitute for an Arduino Micro if you like)
- 1X Tiny Breadboard
- 1X 4xAA Battery Holder
- 2X Continuous Rotation Micro Servos
- 3X Female / Male Jumpers
- 3X M3 10mm Screws
- 1X M3 Hex Nut
- Double-sided Foam Tape
Let's get fantastic with some plastic!
