11-20-2002, 03:42 PM
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Improved Climbing
Here is an easy way to improve your Rover's ability to climb without flipping. The bar on the bottom of the track can be pulled off. There are 3 molded in plastic pins that keep it in place. CAREFULLY! pull this bar straight out and give it a try. I didn't have any increased problems with the treads coming off. The only thing is the pins kinda catch a bit on the treads when you start climbing an object. Time to start working on a suspension system like I saw with the Digi tanks.
Here is how it looks without the bar in place.
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11-21-2002, 12:12 AM
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Cool! Have you tried adding weights to prevent backflipping when climbing?
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11-21-2002, 12:52 AM
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Yes, the added weigh does help. I'm happier with those side rail removed and no weights. When I use both the underside of the tank bottoms out too easy. It doesn't flip, but it does not climb as good either.
Last edited by BillyBonz; 11-23-2002 at 07:58 PM.
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11-22-2002, 04:52 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Hey I just pulled those plates off & it works!! It didn't change anything about the angle it can climb, didn't expect it to, but there is this one book I have just never been able to get up on and now I can  Never thought about pulling those things off!
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12-13-2002, 05:00 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Improved Climbing - weights on front
With plenty of torque, the Rover can carry some extra weight. There is a slot up front on the Desktop Rover that can be used to carry fishing weights, which move the center of gravity forwards and improve traction for climbing.
Bud
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12-21-2002, 10:20 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
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i just filled the whole front hole area with lead weights. It helped a little with climbing, but doesnt slow down the tank at all.
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01-11-2003, 06:17 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
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can somebody post some pics of the slots for fishing weights? i've looked and looked but haven't came across anything 
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01-11-2003, 06:54 PM
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Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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There are some cavities on the very front, just ahead of the "gun" IR Diode.
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