Tank Treads (for Micro Metal Gearmotors)

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Here are tank treads designed specifically to be 3D printed using flexible 'soft' filament from MatterHackers (https://www.matterhackers.com/store/3d-printer-filament/300mm-soft-pla-quarter-kg). To facilitate simple modification, the OpenSCAD file is included, enabling quick adjustments to achieve ideal results. Printing Instructions: 1. Start by printing 'Drive Gear'. 2. Next, print 2 identical copies of 'Idlers', which require secure fastening with M3 x 28mm bolts and accompanying washers. 3. Continue by printing 1 copy of 'Treads' to fit onto the tank or robot body you are building. Last but not least, print two essential pieces - 'Motor Mount V2' followed closely by 'Motor Mount Cover V2'. Secure fasten each component using high-quality screws with nuts as required. The provided mounting design enables direct attachment of a standard Pololu gearmotor to the tank. You might want to update the mounting hardware later to utilize an advanced mechanism for more reliable operations like: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:357692. To perfect the printed outcome, test using Beige Soft PLA filament from MatterHackers and set 0% infill rate during your prints along with one single outer boundary of each layer.