Did someone try 2 L motor on an axle instead of a differential?

[midengineaddict]

In my next 8x8 crawler project I have the intention of trying a setup with the two rear axle with 2 L motor each (a motor for each wheel). the two front axles only will steer with a servo, an L motor and a differential on each axle... and all axles will be floating with 4 links and horizontal chock absorber.

Did someone know if its a goon idea or if a topic already talk about this setup?

[efferman]

sure, it works fine

[midengineaddict]

sure, it works fine

do you have 2 L motor in the front to or just in the rear?

[pint14]

In front and in the back too.

[midengineaddict]

I just saw your brickshelf ... its a pretty cool axle design

[efferman]

yes, every wheel has its own PF-L but be warned, the fuel consumption is huge

[midengineaddict]

Efferman,

I did your axle and I had a lot of fun doing it. Thanks for the very easy to follow instruction. http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=510957

I made some modification on it (hope you will forgive me)

Edited January 25, 2013 by midengineaddict

[davidmull]

yes, every wheel has its own PF-L but be warned, the fuel consumption is huge

That's why I just ordered 8878 no more buying batteries.

[efferman]

No problem

[Zerobricks]

That's why I just ordered 8878 no more buying batteries.

But from my experiences 8878 has less available current than the AAA battery box... Well you will see.

[midengineaddict]

with 2 battery box (12 AA battery) the running time is acceptable