Wheels For The Servo

Question

Hi, I have been searching for about 2 weeks some wheels for my modified servos, Because the ones that the kit includes are very little. I was thinking of something between 2 and 5 inches of diameter.

Does someone know where I could get some?

Rich · Answer

You can use a servo horn to mount any wheels. A dab of hot glue on the horn will hold the wheel in position.

Diego · Answer

thanks, I was actually thinking about that but first I wanted to doble check if there were original wheels.

Lumpy · Answer

Check out RobotShop.com they always seem to have different wheels available. Servo mount and hub mount.

Jeremie · Answer

Hey guys, shameless plug but Solarbotics sells those type of wheels they are 2-5/8" in diameter.

Diego · Answer

thanks, skater_j10 and Lumpy. I really found useful both of your recommendations. I think I will use: https://www.robotshop.com/productinfo.aspx?pc=RB-Dfr-79&lang=en-US from www.robotshop.com

Lumpy · Answer

No worries. My normal shopping sites are: Robotshop (Canada) Sparkfun Solarbotics E-Bay

jstarne1 · Answer

Don't forget pololu.com they have cheap parts too

Lumpy · Answer

I've looked at Pololu but i think the international shipping rates always deterred me from ordering.

Jeremie · Answer

@Diego, Unfortunately the tamiya wheels you chose don't have a splined hub for a servo but rather a 'D' shaft for DC gear motors. You may have a hard time interfacing the 2 together, unless you use something like epoxy putty but even then the wheels might not spin true. The only wheels on the market (that I'm aware of) that are designed for continuous rotation servos are from Pololu, EZ-Robot, & Solarbotics. (Robotshop is a reseller of all 3).

Diego · Answer

thank you all for your suggestions, taking in consideration the problem with the Tamiya Wheels I think I will choose the Pololu Wheel. https://www.robotshop.com/productinfo.aspx?pc=RB-Pol-122&lang=en-US from www.robotshop.com

Jeremie · Answer

Hello again Diego, unfortunately those have the D style hub as well so you'll run into the same issue, you'll want some wheels from  This section Turns out lynx motion and Hi tec have some available too, never knew.

rgordon · Answer

Also look at ServoCity. They have a good selection of wheels and hubs. This is my favorite site of all. servocity.com

Diego

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