8109 with servo?

[JGW3000]

Hi, I've been reading the forum for a while, decided its time to start asking and contributing...

I bought a 8109 flatbed, from the usual source, as I thought its functions would be a good distraction for my 6 year old, as he keeps tearing apart my 41999 (#02292) to see how the gears work .and attaching things to the winch.

I'd like to RC the 8109, maybe just the drive wheels and replace the HOG steering - by the way, thanks to efferman for his detailed full RC version as it has given me some great ideas on how to proceed! Since I don't have the model yet for inspection, and I'd like to go ahead and order some parts to get this mod going.

Just a quick question - would I be better of with an M-motor for steering, or try to adopt a servo motor instead? I am thinking servo is probably the best choice for steering and simpler to implement.

Thanks for your replies!

[Junpei]

Welcome to Eurobricks! I think you would be better off with the servo, it's simpler, and if I'm right that it uses rack and pinion steering, you can implement it directly. I think an M would be sufficient for drive, but make sure it has a differential and the steering has ackermann geometry if it doesn't already. Good luck!

[Alasdair Ryan]

I agree a servo is more expensive bu better to use for steering,they handy to have.

You will also need a drive motor,receiver and remote.

Edited November 17, 2013 by Alasdair Ryan

[JGW3000]

Thanks for the comments, that is what I thought, I am going to assume that the servo will slot in somewhere appropriate with either a direct connection to the steering axle, or a simple gear linkage.

Now if only S&H will start selling the servo motor in the US

[Junpei]

Darn, I wish I bought a servo when they were still up on the website I hope you can find some way to avoid paying exorbitant BL prices.

[JGW3000]

I see on S&H that they will become available again, in Europe, on Dec. 17th (or was is 13th?), maybe US release will be more or less the same?