[MOC] Mini Trophy Truck

[offroadcreations]

Hello all,

While I was waiting for my BL order for my TC10 entry, I worked on a small trophy truck. It has indepentent rear trailing arms, drive from 2 L motors, steering from a Servo motor, power from a 9 volt battery through a Minizip cable, and an Sbrick. It isn't complete yet. Some pictures:

Thanks for reading!

[syclone]

Awesome little trophy truck! 

Those wheels look very cool on it, will there be a video?

[offroadcreations]

7 hours ago, LXF said:

Awesome little trophy truck! 

Those wheels look very cool on it, will there be a video?

Thanks! I hope to make one when it is finished.

[offroadcreations]

Here's the video.

 

[BusterHaus]

Have you tried a slightly lower gearing for the drive? You'll probably have better performance in the sand if your rear wheels don't turn so fast.   Or maybe you can try a variable speed remote.   

 

Either way it's a cute truck, nicely done. 

[offroadcreations]

Thanks! Changing the gearing is a good idea, I'll try it out.

Edited September 25, 2016 by Offroadcreat1ons

[kb7]

I don't think you need to change the gearing. With more weight on the rear, the tires will have more traction. Then again, more weight equals less speed. 

[offroadcreations]

I'll try both and see what works best. 

Edited September 26, 2016 by Offroadcreat1ons

[GBTechnic]

Do you like the minizip 9v adapter?  Do you use  rechargeable 9v batteries as well or is the power consumption reasonable?  I'm thinking about making a 9v adapter or buying the minizip so any feedback by a user is appreciated.

thanks.

[offroadcreations]

I love the Minizip. I always use it in MOCs because it makes it possible to use a super small battery. I use rechargeable batteries, because in the long term it is way cheaper than buying normal batteries all the time.  

[GBTechnic]

Thanks for the quick response.  I'm intrigued by the minizip for the same reasons.  Now the real question is if it is unsafe or crazy for a non electrical engineer/electrician to try and make this themselves or play it safe and buy it from the minizip seller.