Coney's Experimental TRACKINATOR Tracked Vehicle

[DLuders]

On his Brickshelf gallery, Coney/ Contech7 posted 13 BIG images of his TRACKINATOR vehicle. He also posted this

, where he wrote that its "Front and rear sets of tracks have independently suspended tracks, also the front and rear sets of tracks rotate to provide steering. The body of the machine can flex between each set of tracks to help keep the tracks in contact with the surface. Two standard battery boxes are used and can be removed by pulling out six pins. Driven by four XL motors and steering provided by two M motors." Approx. 32" long and heavy!

[TechnicJuan]

That is very cool.

[trekman]

Well done to Contech7 for the Trackinator. I was noticing that in steering, particularly on smooth surfaces, the middle set of tracks can almost push the vehicle in a straight direction whilst the front and rear tracks are at full lock. The middle tracks do not follow the correct "turning circle". Really the two middle tracks need to be running at slightly different speeds to each other in order to help turn the vehicle. But a very interesting vehicle. I wish I had as many tracks!