gti180 Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 Hi All, Was just wondering what the rules are for Lego truck trials.. I've found some info on the net last year that outlined a few but I've not been able to find the site since. would like to know.. which motors can be used which tires can be used fake engine and how it needs to be connected to the drive chain steering gear box does it need to be a truck can it be controlled by mindstorms or the sbrick ??? thanks in advance Quote
vliet Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 Have a look at bricktrucktrial.com there are rules about sizes and just original lego parts Quote
MajklSpajkl Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 I guess the rules are up to the race host...some LUG have very restrictive rules, some only a few pointers... In our country, where there is a relatively small base of truckers, it is only necessary to use nothing but PF components (nor buggy motors or RC) amd the gates are set at 30 studs width... If we would have such strict rules like Polish or Chechs LUGs, there wouldn't be anyone to compete. Quote
gti180 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Posted February 26, 2015 I'm not interested in entering it in competition i just like the thought of trying to make something that pushes the rules a little. Is there any rules that are the same for all competitions? from the ones I've seen they all seem to follow a similar build process.. fake engine, steering, use of wheels etc. with that in mind, say i built a tracked truck that. It wouldn't be considered a truck trial because of the lack of tires ?? Quote
Milan Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 I'm not interested in entering it in competition i just like the thought of trying to make something that pushes the rules a little. Is there any rules that are the same for all competitions? from the ones I've seen they all seem to follow a similar build process.. fake engine, steering, use of wheels etc. with that in mind, say i built a tracked truck that. It wouldn't be considered a truck trial because of the lack of tires ?? Tracks are not permitted, fake engine is mandatory. Quote
gti180 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Posted February 26, 2015 hi Milan, this what I'm trying to get at,if there is clear rules somewhere i can look at exploiting them. a bit like the engineers do in formula one if that makes sense. The fake engine for example if it had only one piston it would be less heavy and cause less friction on the drive chain than that of a six pot engine. or maybe the suspension could be based on chassis flex and not sprung like most truck trials are. Quote
VKTechnic Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 I think LUGPol's Truck Trial rules are 1:13 scale of a real truck, suspension, and all wheel drive. No tracks allowed either. Quote
Milan Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 hi Milan, this what I'm trying to get at,if there is clear rules somewhere i can look at exploiting them. a bit like the engineers do in formula one if that makes sense. Did you look at this: Original rules New rules Quote
jorgeopesi Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 We had a trial truck contest long time ago, these were our rules. It was very funny to build complying with all the rules not participate . We put the rules in agreement Sheepo, Parda, Monki, Legorocky96 and me. Final rules HispaLUG Truck Trial The vehicle - The vehicle must look like a real one. - All wheels must be driving. - Must have cabin with seats and steering wheel (not functional). - Must have a false motor functioning. Besides the number of cylinders must be consistent with the type of vehicle. - Rotation of the vehicle must be produced by some wheels. In any step may be performed by changing the speed or direction of rotation of the wheels of different side. - The use of caterpillars is prohibited. - Transmission of all wheels have to come from a single common transmission. - Maximum allowed width including wheels 25 studs. - The basic configuration of axles, steering axles number and relative distance between them must exist in at least one real equivalent vehicle. - All combinations of wheels and tires are permitted provided that they are original LEGO bricks. - All functions must be controlled remotely. - The use of active suspensions wholly or partly remote is prohibited. Electrical System - Allowable all original Lego motors always fed at nominal voltage (typically 9v or lithium) - You can only use wireless systems for vehicle control (PF, NXT or RC unit). - A maximum of 2 XL motors for traction regardless of vehicle size is allowed. - Use up to 2 channels PF, or 4 independent functions if using NXT is permitted. Parts not allowed - Prohibiting the use of modified parts (cut, glued, painted or similar) - Prohibiting the use of parts other than genuine Lego except: rubbers, ropes and cloth as only decorative elements. Quote
PKW Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) in my country There is no technic event :( Edited February 26, 2015 by PKW Quote
miguev Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Wow those rules (jorgeopesi) seem even more restrictive than the ones I remember from the Polish. Was there a competition with them? I'd like to see photos and videos, I enjoyed a lot the ones from Sariel :) Quote
jorgeopesi Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Wow those rules (jorgeopesi) seem even more restrictive than the ones I remember from the Polish. Was there a competition with them? I'd like to see photos and videos, I enjoyed a lot the ones from Sariel :) Well it was the only competition we did and we make mistakes, so he won a tough and known MOC. My fault was low ground clearance and that I broke an engine,(excuses) I lost . Quote
miguev Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Thanks for video, I'm happy to learn this did happen in Spain, even if only once an thousands of Km. from me :) Quote
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