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As in TeamUR the Second there is nearly no suspension.  The sprockets which play the role of the wheels are installed directly in side plates. 

Right Side plate slowly gains its shape.  
In the mean time the servo has been hacked.  The last thing is to install the small sprocket on the servo's shaft.  We used for this purpose the horn with its arms cut, modified sprocket with piece of tubing (see below) and the screw.
The original sprocket has been cut.  Additional brass tubing was installed inside to assure proper centering. 
The most important thing: how to install the servos?  To minimize the servo size the two pieces of plastic, for fastening using screws, have been removed.  Now small brass holder and two screws secure the servo. 
Another important improvement comparing to TeamUR the Second: chain tension adjustment.  The small brass part in the left bottom corner can be shifted horizontally and fixed with the two screws.
Here is the chain installed.  Visibly needs kind tensioner.
Now with the tension adjuster it is simple!
To increase traction a rubber band has been installed on the chain.  The thin thread wraps the band and goes through the chain holes.  It disrupts this precise chain movement in minimal degree - this is rather low price for great traction.  
 

    

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