Tank v2

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This printable snap-together tank features electronics and is a result of collaboration between Newbound.com and NBitWonder. The design has its roots in several other designs, including My Original Tank Design, Tracks Chain and Pinions by foxdewayne, Chain and Pinions by aubenc, Large Threaded Bolt and Nut by ub3rgeek, Parameterized Battery Pack with Contacts by obijuan, and Parameterized Battery Compartment by guru. Additionally, it incorporates my Original 9 Volt Racer and an updated circuit board (version can be found on GitHub). The tank.stl file is used only for render purposes. To assemble the tank, you will need 16 nuts (3mm), some wire, 8 AA batteries, and two 600 RPM DC motors. Printable parts include axel-end.stl (4x), axel-gear.stl (2x), axel-spacer.stl (4x), axel.stl (4x), axelholder.stl (8x), battery.stl (2x), elbow.stl (4x), motorholder.stl (2x), pcb-holder-mirror.stl, pcb-holder.stl, plus.stl (12x), short-axel.stl (16x), tank-tread-1-single.stl (32x), tank-tread-2-single.stl (32x), wheel.stl (8x), worm-end.stl (4x), worm-gear.stl (2x), and wormholder-mirror.stl (2x). Assemble as per the instructions in tank.stl or tank.blend, ensuring that motor holders are mounted before assembly, and battery holders are wired prior to mounting. The PCB can be built using the design from GitHub and then mounted onto the pcb holders. Connect the PCB to the batteries and motors using some wiring, and control the device with an old iPod or smartphone.