I was trying to revive an old post but it wouldn't let me so here is my experience fixing the wheel skipping issue on a Proteus DX4.
I've seen a few posts about it but I figure I add my own to the archive!
I think the problem is sand getting stuck between the wheel and the white bearing mounted on the side. The sand becomes literal sandpaper and I'm talking 80 grit or more as it sanded the wheel to a paper thin wall as you can see in the photos. I replied on another post saying that it helps do a TIRE ROTATION when it first starts skipping to extend their life since it's generally the side with the gears that gets the most wear n tear.
I bought the Marina's pool spa and patio Wheel Kit and the gear drive motor.
I should've also purchased the active brush gear but it wasn't too bad so I'll get on my next order. The tracks are a bit stiff but still ok and it still climbs up the walls so I'm gonna hold off on that too. That will definitely be the next repair.
Old wheel sanded down so thin that you can even bend it by hand.
and the new wheel and bearing!
Anyways, $40 later including shipping and its up and running once again! Hope this helps anyone out there.
I've seen a few posts about it but I figure I add my own to the archive!
I think the problem is sand getting stuck between the wheel and the white bearing mounted on the side. The sand becomes literal sandpaper and I'm talking 80 grit or more as it sanded the wheel to a paper thin wall as you can see in the photos. I replied on another post saying that it helps do a TIRE ROTATION when it first starts skipping to extend their life since it's generally the side with the gears that gets the most wear n tear.
I bought the Marina's pool spa and patio Wheel Kit and the gear drive motor.
I should've also purchased the active brush gear but it wasn't too bad so I'll get on my next order. The tracks are a bit stiff but still ok and it still climbs up the walls so I'm gonna hold off on that too. That will definitely be the next repair.
Old wheel sanded down so thin that you can even bend it by hand.
and the new wheel and bearing!
Anyways, $40 later including shipping and its up and running once again! Hope this helps anyone out there.
