I have been trying to figure out how tanks are able to control each set of tracks individually, but I can not find the solution on Google. I have tried using cad to solve it myself, but nothing I came up with works. Could someone explain to me the mechanics of how they work?
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There are lots of different options, but generally they involve having one or more differentials, and then using braking of one side or other to slow that side down, or using clutches to change the effective gear ratio of each side.
In general there is a tradeoff between precise control (variable turn radius, inability to self-turn), efficiency (in terms of energy dissipated in brakes), and mechanical complexity.
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