[modeleng] Re: Motor requirements

Thank you for all this Clif, but what sort of track speed should I be aiming 
for please, for getting the gearing / pullies sorted out?

Tony.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Clif Walker" <clif.gwr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 9:12 PM
Subject: [modeleng] Re: Motor requirements


> Hi Tony,
>
> Just for starters how about Chain drive? this does not need rocket science
> to line up and allows for the wheels to float up and down with suspension.
> Speed control should be electronic as this does not waste energy and it
> could be radio controlled. There used to be several circuits around or you
> could use the type used in Radio Contolled boats. A wiper motor should be
> about the right power although a look around on the internet might find 
> you
> a motor with a built in right angle drive which would then enable you to
> install the motor longitudinally with the drive coming out suitable for
> connecting to a axle by the chain drive. Another motor could be a car 
> Heater
> motor but not a Vauxhall one as they are not reversable. Any motor used
> should be a permanent magnet type.
>
> Regards
>
> Clif
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