Rubber caterpillar tracks for high grip and all-terrain capability
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Robot Car Chassis
Tank Robot Smart Car Chassis (Tracked Crawler Platform)
Tracked tank-style crawler chassis with rubber caterpillar tracks and dual TT motors for all-terrain robot builds.
₹949 + 18% GST
SKU: BOTBIT-ROB-04 · Best for: All-terrain and outdoor robot builds
Overview
About Tank Robot Smart Car Chassis (Tracked Crawler Platform).
The Tank Robot Smart Car Chassis is a tracked crawler platform that swaps wheels for rubber caterpillar tracks. Instead of four wheels, it uses two continuous rubber tracks driven by dual TT gear motors, giving it far better grip and the ability to cross rough, loose and uneven terrain that stalls a wheeled robot.
Tracks spread the robot's weight and provide a large contact patch, so the tank chassis handles gravel, soil, small obstacles and inclines with confidence. It steers tank-style by driving the two tracks at different speeds or in opposite directions, letting it turn in place with zero turning radius, ideal for tight spaces.
At around Rs 949, it is the popular pick for builders who want an all-terrain robot base rather than a smooth-floor car. The kit provides the track assemblies, drive sprockets, dual motors and mounting frame to build a rugged crawler for outdoor and rough-surface projects.
Key features
Why it stands out.
Dual TT gear motors drive the two independent track sets
Tank-style steering with zero-radius (turn-in-place) turning
Large ground contact patch for stability on loose and uneven ground
Climbs small obstacles and inclines that stall wheeled robots
Mounting frame and hardware for controller, driver and battery
Specifications
Selection facts.
| Drive type | Tracked (dual caterpillar tracks) |
|---|---|
| Motors | 2 x TT gear motor |
| Motor voltage | 3V to 6V DC |
| Track material | Rubber caterpillar tracks |
| Steering | Differential / tank (turn-in-place) |
| Terrain | All-terrain: gravel, soil, inclines |
| Frame | Acrylic / plastic chassis with track supports |
| Hardware | Screws, sprockets, mounting set |
| Recommended power | 6V-7.4V battery pack |
Applications
Where it is used.
- All-terrain and outdoor robot builds
- Rough-surface obstacle-avoidance robots
- Bluetooth/WiFi-controlled crawler rovers
- Camera-carrying exploration and inspection robots
- Rescue-style and rough-ground project robots
- STEM demonstrations of tracked-vehicle locomotion
Buying guide
How to choose.
Choose the tracked tank chassis when your robot needs to leave smooth indoor floors and handle soil, gravel, grass or small obstacles. The rubber tracks give it grip and stability that wheeled 2WD/4WD kits cannot match on rough ground, and it can pivot in place for tight-space manoeuvring.
Understand the trade-offs: tracks add friction, so a tank is slower and draws more current than a wheeled car of the same motors, and it is less efficient on smooth floors. If your project stays indoors on tile or wood, a wheeled 4WD may be faster and cheaper.
Pair it with an L298N motor driver (one channel per track), an Arduino UNO or ESP32, and a 6V to 7.4V battery pack sized for the higher current draw. Add an HC-SR04 ultrasonic or camera module for exploration and obstacle-avoidance behaviours.
FAQ
Common questions.
How does a tank chassis steer?
It uses differential (tank) steering: drive both tracks forward to go straight, run them at different speeds to curve, or run them in opposite directions to spin in place with a zero turning radius.
Is it better than a wheeled robot?
On rough, loose or inclined terrain, yes: the tracks grip far better and stay stable. On smooth indoor floors a wheeled robot is faster and more efficient, so choose based on where your robot will drive.
What motors and driver does it need?
It uses two TT gear motors, one per track, driven by a motor driver like the L298N with one channel per track. Run them at 3-6V from your battery pack.
What is included in the kit?
You get the two rubber track assemblies with drive sprockets, two TT gear motors, the chassis frame and the mounting hardware. Controller, driver and battery are purchased separately.
Is it available in India?
Yes, tracked tank chassis kits are widely available from Indian robotics stores and marketplaces for all-terrain robot projects.
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