The Mantis will bring rugged flexibility to your next robot project. (Photo credit: ServoCity.)
The latest chassis from ServoCity is designed for off-roading. Called The Mantis, this chassis features a long-travel suspension design that makes it ideal for traversing uneven, rocky terrain. It’s so flexible you can practically squish it flat to the ground!
The suspension incorporates 4.62-inch aluminum beams and 130 mm, oil-filled, aluminum-bodied shocks. The kit’s 2.2-inch revolver wheels use 12mm aluminum hex wheel adaptors to ensure a solid grip. The 313 RPM ball-bearing, heavy duty, precision plenary motors are a solid choice, too. Best of all, the chassis is a breeze to put together. All you need is a 7/64 Hex key and a Philips head screwdriver.
The Mantis comes in two varieties: 4WD ($329.99) and a 6WD ($479.99).