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Re: motorized tank questions
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lugnet.build.military
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Wed, 5 Jul 2006 20:45:47 GMT
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danny@orionrobots.co.uk*spamcake*
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On 05/07/06, Magnus Lauglo <thunder_road@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have been interested in incorporating Technic features (especially motors), in
> minifig scaled MOCs, and am finally on my first major project. I am trying to
> build a minifig scale motorized tank and was wondering if anyone could help with
> suggestions for improving my design, as I know others have tried their hand at
> this kind of thing in the past. No pix yet, but I think my main problem so far
> explains itself.
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> I have come up with a functional chassis, using two technic minimotors in the
> rear. It moves along at a nice steady pace as long as it is on flat surface, but
> tanks of course are supposed to be able to go almost anywhere. One problem I
> have found is that the vehicle has a hard time traversing even the smallest
> obstacles/rough terrain. Would it help to have one motor in front and one in the
> back to even out the weight distribution? How about creating a basic suspension
> system for the roadwheels? Has anyone made any modification to the wide chain
> link treads to make them grip any better? I know the rubber tracks would work
> better, but they aren't long enough to give me the look I am looking for.
>
> Any other general suggestions or comments from experienced Technic or tank
> builders would be welcome.
>
> thanks
>
> Magnus
Magnus,
Which kind of problems? Does it stall and the motors stop turning, or
can it just not find purchase on the surface? What are you using for
the treads?
Danny
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| Hi, Thanks for everyone for advice ad suggestions. (...) Usually the treads just don't find purchase, but I was up til 2am last night experimenting, and think I have figured out that by adding weight to the front of the chassis and suspension on the (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military)
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| Hi, Thanks to everyone for advice and suggestions. (...) Usually the problem is that the treads don't find purchase as much as I'd like, but I was up til 2am last night experimenting, and think I have figured out that by adding weight to the front (...) (18 years ago, 6-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.technic)
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| Hello, I have been interested in incorporating Technic features (especially motors), in minifig scaled MOCs, and am finally on my first major project. I am trying to build a minifig scale motorized tank and was wondering if anyone could help with (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jul-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.technic)
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