RC Tank Track - Fully Printable Joint

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******************************************************************************************************* *** UPDATE #2 *** Version 2 has been published. Tests so far have been very good. Waiting for some fresh snow to play in. - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4126767 ******************************************************************************************************* *** UPDATE #1 *** Warning: I've noticed that this track, when used in snow, will frequently plug up. It seems to pack snow into the groves of the wheels and lock up the track so it won't move. You can work it loose by hand and get it going again, but it will do it again. I think this is because of the flat, closed tread that is covering the joints in the track. This prevents the snow from escaping. I have a new version I'm working on. So far, a single track test looked pretty good, but it's hard to test when the other track keeps locking up. But, I should be able to publish the new design within the next week if it works good. ******************************************************************************************************* This track is for use with the RC Tank by Staind. - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2414983 I designed this to be printable in sections to minimize the number of M3 bolts needed. The track I am currently using (pictured) is 4 - 12 track sections. I provided a few different lengths. The track must be a hair longer than Staind's original track, so I ended up making some longer track tensioners (provided - 14mm longer). I think 3 - 12 track sections and 1 - 10 track section may have worked better. I printed mine with a color change at layer 8 (.2mm layers) and it's PETG fillament. No support needed. I also proved a single track section so you can get the exact track length you need. Put the sections together with the same 45mm M3 bolts that the original track requires. https://youtu.be/21KdFB0W2Qs https://youtu.be/hfTOURYLtmc