Zerobricks Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) So after building the jaguar 4x4x4 I got an idea to make a lighter, less part destructive version. The main idea behind it is to combine motor placlement of the fox 8x8x8 with doble wishbone suspension of the jaguar. This kind of setup enables the model to use only 2 gears/wheel and keeps the wheels always parallel relative to the body. Here are first preliminary pictures: Compared to the fox and jaguar, here are the improvements: - The servo motor is placed closer to the steering rack, therebye more-than-less removing steering flexibility - I am using two steering racks per axle for aditional steering system stiffness - Suspension is now almost horizontal and takes little room - Angle of the suspension travel is 30 degrees/wheel - Foxes's proven concept of the motor gearing eliminates the possibility of breaking gears/joints - I plan to use V2 receivers for that extra bit of juice - Shorter wheelbase allows for better steering radious and offroad performance - less likely to hang on an obstacle - Lower, more stable design - more room left for interrior UPDATE: Its been a while... But here are the new pictures and the video I improved model a bit, raising its ground clearance and removing some parts on the underbody, so its harder for it to get lodged As usual I also made an LDD file, which you can download here. And for rebrickable click here. Edited December 7, 2015 by Zblj Quote
JJ2 Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 Looking awesome! Cont wait to see more! By the way you forgot the "Wile E" in the title Quote
MaxSupercars Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 Zblj, well done! Thanx for sharing... I will probably test this your LITE beast! I like it! I was looking for something simple and powerful... And body can everyone build as he want... Perfect! Max... :* Quote
TheItalianBrick Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 Zblj, we missed you in this forum! Great stuff as usual! One day you should swap those XL motors with some RC ones!!!! Quote
MajklSpajkl Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 Yo, Good to see you back in the saddle. I must say I like this Coyote more than the Jaguar, which is just perverse btw :-) Quote
Technic Jim Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) That models looks really good but surely those universal joints just after the xl motor in the suspension would break under the high torque. However, I can't think of any other way for transferring the drive from the motor Edit: I've just thought that they actually shouldn't seeing as you used that set up in your fox. Sorry for the slightly pointless post Edited September 3, 2015 by Technic Jim Quote
Zerobricks Posted September 6, 2015 Author Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) And here's the LDD version flexing over some v lego rocks: Sadly the pictures dont do it justice, the model looks really imposing in real life... About performance? Can you say Fox + more suspension range + higher ground clearance? More pictures and video coming soon. Edited December 7, 2015 by Zblj Quote
Zerobricks Posted September 6, 2015 Author Posted September 6, 2015 Almost forgot the picture of the underside: And view from top: Sorry for poor pictures, I will upload better ones when I have better lighting. Quote
vliet Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 I have decided to take apart the fox, but now I have to choose to built the coyote or the jaguar... I don't have 12 XL motors so I can built both Quote
Zerobricks Posted September 6, 2015 Author Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) I have decided to take apart the fox, but now I have to choose to built the coyote or the jaguar... I don't have 12 XL motors so I can built both Coyote all the way! Also if you have V2 receivers, they might give you a bit of boost for drive motors. Here's the LDD file: bricksafe.com/files/Zblj/coyote-4x4x4/Coyote%204x4x4.lxf OR you could try upgrade fox's suspension to the one Coyote has...should give it a bit more travel Edited September 6, 2015 by Zblj Quote
vliet Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 I got one or two V2 receivers, but maybe I got to buy some more parts. Quote
Zerobricks Posted September 8, 2015 Author Posted September 8, 2015 As promised here's a much nicer, cleaner picture: Video coming soon... Quote
Sylvian Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Love your sheer approuch to functionality.. no nonsense engineering. Quote
zux Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Great new stuff Zblj! Looks better than your recent Jaguar, imho. Will definitely built this one some time in the winter to check Fox's and Coyote's performance on snow. Quote
syclone Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 For me it looks very futuristic offroad vehicle with a very lovely design touch and the most advaced mechanical innards. Very lovely look!! I think you get inspired by the Eurofurence Quote
MaxSupercars Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 Hi Zblj, you have promissed video for us... I'm interested... ;) Thanx... Max... Quote
Zerobricks Posted September 19, 2015 Author Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) Soon guys, dont worry. ATM I have some other priorities. Edited September 19, 2015 by Zblj Quote
Zerobricks Posted December 6, 2015 Author Posted December 6, 2015 Its been a while... But here are the new pictures and the video I improved model a bit, raising its ground clearance and removing some parts on the underbody, so its harder for it to get lodged As usual I also made an LDD file, which you can download here. Quote
MacKaiwer Posted December 6, 2015 Posted December 6, 2015 I really like the design and just love the colors Video is one of the best Technic Lego videos that I have ever seen, great work You are the man! Quote
zux Posted December 6, 2015 Posted December 6, 2015 Nice one again! Will you be creating an entry on Rebrickable? So we could see a complete part list. Quote
MaxSupercars Posted December 6, 2015 Posted December 6, 2015 Great! I like it very much because of it's efectiveness and speed. I would use the lighter LiPo accus to save 2x130=260g! Thanx for video... :) Max Quote
2LegoOrNot2Lego... Posted December 7, 2015 Posted December 7, 2015 I already told you I like, but here it is again: I like it!!! :laugh: The suspension is great and love the 4 XL's, just so strong...a real off-roader!!! Quote
Zerobricks Posted December 7, 2015 Author Posted December 7, 2015 I really like the design and just love the colors Video is one of the best Technic Lego videos that I have ever seen, great work You are the man! Thank you Mac Nice one again! Will you be creating an entry on Rebrickable? So we could see a complete part list. I submitted the model to Rebrickable, as soon as its approved I will add a link. Great! I like it very much because of it's efectiveness and speed. I would use the lighter LiPo accus to save 2x130=260g! Thanx for video... :) Max It might be lighter, yes, but in this case battery boxes also act as structual parts for the chassis. I already told you I like, but here it is again: I like it!!! :laugh: The suspension is great and love the 4 XL's, just so strong...a real off-roader!!! Thanks mate, you are really supportive Quote
Zerobricks Posted December 7, 2015 Author Posted December 7, 2015 Props to Rebrickable for an instant approval, so here's the link so you guys can make your own model: http://rebrickable.com/mocs/zblj/coyote-4x4x4 P.S. Jim can you remove the WIP from the topic's name? Thanks! Quote
Blakbird Posted December 7, 2015 Posted December 7, 2015 P.S. Jim can you remove the WIP from the topic's name? Thanks! Done. Quote
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