A decent How to for a Robot Tank Answered

Yes ive tried searching but i come up with internet controlled tanks and small tanks and thats not what im looking for. Im looking for a remote controlled robot tank that can withstand the outdoors and is a bigger sized bot than a pocket tank.But thanks for the suggestion.

The size factor is also something I am running into problems with in researching a design for a moderate sized (~3.5') bot. In my case, I need a high strength structure, and electronics that can support that.

Highly agree with Kiteman on documenting your project. This is certainly an endeavor other people could learn from!

huck

Ok what do i need for basics ill build it from scratch. I want it to resemble, in looks; the talon naval eod bot if possible.

I am in early stages myself, but I chose to use the frame from an electric wheelchair for the body. It's strong and heavy, with plenty of pre-drills. Easy to mod.

What is the overall purpose of your bot?

Well im not well versed in the mechanics of a robot but i am a fast learner and know the mechanics of other machines( cars, circuitry, etc.) So ill help where i can just let me know what u think.

Utility/security kind if bot, this is because im a gunsmith and can calculate between gyro stabilizers and the recoil and stability of a mounted weapon or atleast withstanding a weapon or detonation.

Durable and multi-purposed

A far as basics go, I'm trying to keep it simple early on. I need a good frame, I need a drive system (motors, chains, gears), a track system (thinking about joining 5 or 6 bike chains for each track), a power source, a power supply, a receiver, and "the brains" (in my case, microcontrollers). Currently trying to get these variables to play nice.