Mounting RoboClaws wheel spikes
In order to increase traction wheel spikes can be mounted.
Author: prigor@discord, Vermut@discord
There are two YardForce spikes on Amazon (and other sites like Etsy): Mibrobo and RoboClaws. This photo guide is about RoboClaws.
In short:
- remove wheels
- (optionally) pre-drill holes, but people reported success even without that
- attach spikes from inside
- assemble back
Results:
- much better traction on grass
- noise on paving
- probable damage to tiles
1 Remove the cover
2 Pry the wheel covers
3 Unscrew the nut
4 Pull the wheel to remove it
5 Align the spikes from inside so platic is seen in all holes
6 Plastic will cover approximately half of the hole
7 Optionally pre-drill 2mm holes, try to stay within plastic
8 Screw the screws, don't overtight
9 Assemble them back
A Close the cover
Last modified June 14, 2023: feat: wheel spikes (5cd3bd1)