Lego E-formula competition idea

[Aventador2004]

13 minutes ago, TechnicRCRacer said:

Yeah, the chassis was too big and very slow. Is the model required to have suspension or can it just be built for speed?

We don't have definite rules yet, so build how you want.

[JTS]

Regarding size, I have used Sariel's various tools to generate a scale of EXACTLY 1:9
No seriously, precisely 1:9 to the millimetre.

Using either of the 81.6ø tyres, the chassis must be 25 studs wide.
25 studs = 200mm
Width of a Formula E car = 1800mm
1800mm / 200mm = 9.00

Which is a good job really, because that means where the nose meets the front axle it is only 5 studs wide, I'm not sure I could squeeze a steering rack and PR suspension into less than 5 studs!  

[TechnicRCRacer]

I'm working on a tiny chassis that is very promising. It has front suspension and is very fast!

Edited June 1, 2017 by TechnicRCRacer

[mocbuild101]

9 hours ago, Marxpek said:

More restrictions brings less creativity and less entries, more classes will just make this one idea more separate contests, i do not see the need or use.

Agreed, because more than anything else, this competition is about creativity. 

[Zerobricks]

Okay, how about this way guys.

Keep it PF only with Sbricks allowed.

And in order to keep all models in same scale, maximum wheel size should be 62,4 mm?

Everythign else, amount of motors, battery boxes, etc is as you wish.

[mocbuild101]

23 minutes ago, Zero (Zblj) said:

Okay, how about this way guys.

Keep it PF only with Sbricks allowed.

And in order to keep all models in same scale, maximum wheel size should be 62,4 mm?

Everythign else, amount of motors, battery boxes, etc is as you wish.

That sounds perfect!

Are there going to be two classes, for PF & Sbricks?

[syclone]

Thanks for the rules update !

I like the 62'4mm being max size of the wheels , will make great small solutions happen

Edited June 1, 2017 by LXF

[Myers Lego Technic]

@Zero (Zblj) , please tell me the  sbrick + PF classes are separated? 

Maybe you could post the full rules and requlations in a other topic? 

Edited June 1, 2017 by Myers Lego Technic

[Milan]

Just now, Myers Lego Technic said:

Maybe you could post the full rules and requlations in a other topic? 

No other topic. You have this topic, why would you open a new one for the same thing?

Also, we can't have more than one contest at the same time, given that AMS contest is still going.

[Myers Lego Technic]

 

1 minute ago, Milan said:

No other topic. You have this topic, why would you open a new one for the same thing?

Also, we can't have more than one contest at the same time, given that AMS contest is still going.

I apologize, I forgot about the other contests. 

 I was just thinking that because this topic is so cluttered, there could be a simple locked topic stating the rules, to increase forum efficiency and understanding.

This topic is much more like the contest discussion topics that can be found for every contest we have had. 

[syclone]

Is there any restriction regarding car type? (open wheel F1 style, LeMans, normal car...)

[Zerobricks]

Just now, LXF said:

Is there any restriction regarding car type? (open wheel F1 style, LeMans, normal car...)

I'd say no bare chassis allowed, keep it as nice looking as possible.

[Aventador2004]

1 hour ago, Zero (Zblj) said:

Okay, how about this way guys.

Keep it PF only with Sbricks allowed.

And in order to keep all models in same scale, maximum wheel size should be 62,4 mm?

Everythign else, amount of motors, battery boxes, etc is as you wish.

I may have to skip the contest then, I don't have the 62mm wheels .

[Zerobricks]

Just now, Aventador2004 said:

I may have to skip the contest then, I don't have the 62mm wheels .

Why? I suggested 62.4 as max, you can use anything smaller.

[Aventador2004]

Just now, Zero (Zblj) said:

Why? I suggested 62.4 as max, you can use anything smaller.

Ohh, missed that, I may try with the 43mm wheels or something else.

[Myers Lego Technic]

62.4 mm inst a very sporty tire, maybe something like the 68,8 would be better. 

This is getting very small... 

[Aventador2004]

Just now, Myers Lego Technic said:

62.4 mm inst a very sporty tire, maybe something like the 68,8 would be better. 

The 42039 wheels, perfect and I have them.

[Zerobricks]

Just now, Myers Lego Technic said:

62.4 mm inst a very sporty tire, maybe something like the 68,8 would be better. 

at 68,8 we are talking about 1:10 scale and the models get much heavier and harder to build.

[Aventador2004]

Just now, Zero (Zblj) said:

at 68,8 we are talking about 1:10 scale and the models get much heavier and harder to build.

Right, but then it will be a challenge.

[Zerobricks]

Just now, Aventador2004 said:

Right, but then it will be a challenge.

But I would like all the competitors to build in a simillar scale if possible...

[Aventador2004]

Just now, Zero (Zblj) said:

But I would like all the competitors to build in a simillar scale if possible...

Yeah, if 62mm is good, that is fine, after all, you thought of the idea, so it is yours to decide.

[Myers Lego Technic]

What about different groups based on tires? 

Maybe a "62 mm and below", a "62 mm to 81.6" and an "81.6 mm and above" group. 

[Aventador2004]

Just now, Myers Lego Technic said:

What about different groups based on tires? 

Maybe a "62 mm and below", a "62 mm to 81.6" and an "81.6 mm and above" group. 

It would be too complex at 1:8th.

[Zerobricks]

Just now, Myers Lego Technic said:

What about different groups based on tires? 

Maybe a "62 mm and below", a "62 mm to 81.6" and an "81.6 mm and above" group. 

Sure, but lets start with small first to get experiences. We can always upscale later.

[Aventador2004]

Just now, Zero (Zblj) said:

Sure, but lets start with small first to get experiences. We can always upscale later.

+1