Parazels Posted March 3 (edited) Normally, RC cars can't roll free, when an electric motor is off, due to reduction inside the motor. As a result - no free rolling, no inertia. Sudden starting and stopping. Robotic movement. In my RC car a clutch is automatically enabling/disabling, once the motor is on/off respectively. It's similar to a real life driving, where you can alternate acceleration and free rolling in a neutral gear. 1 PF L-motor for propulsion 1 PF Servo-motor for steering https://youtu.be/HMyCtJ3kZMM https://www.instagram.com/parazels83 Edited March 3 by Parazels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jundis Posted March 3 Looks good, can you show the mechanism used for that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parazels Posted March 3 1 minute ago, Jundis said: Looks good, can you show the mechanism used for that? Yes, later on instagram. Can you explain me, how to make a visible YouTube link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JintaiZ Posted March 3 5 hours ago, Parazels said: Yes, later on instagram. Can you explain me, how to make a visible YouTube link? It should be automatically embedded Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parazels Posted March 3 5 minutes ago, JintaiZ said: It should be automatically embedded Thank you, but it didn't work. I added your link... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JintaiZ Posted March 3 Just now, Parazels said: Thank you, but it didn't work. I added your link... Did you use copy and paste? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parazels Posted March 3 Just now, JintaiZ said: Did you use copy and paste? Yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JintaiZ Posted March 3 1 minute ago, Parazels said: Yes Then I don't know why it isn't working, but since the video is added here everyone else can see it now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chlego Posted March 3 3 hours ago, Parazels said: Thank you, but it didn't work. I added your link... Try again: take the link, remove the "s" from "https", and copy & paste it here. It should work (don't forget to press enter). I love this! The fact that the differential disconnects is for playability, right? If yes, great idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syclone Posted March 3 Your link is the shortened version, you need the full one (the one you see in your browser bar, not the one you get from sharing it on mobile) Here's what you should paste for it to be automatically embedded: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMyCtJ3kZMM Interesting idea with the freecoasting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parazels Posted March 3 (edited) 1 hour ago, chlego said: I love this! The fact that the differential disconnects is for playability, right? If yes, great idea! It's realistic. But it works better, if you have enough space to accelerate your car. Then it can roll by inertia. My car is a concept. With a buggy motor and more precise steering the results would be more impressive. Edited March 3 by Parazels Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parazels Posted March 3 13 hours ago, Jundis said: Looks good, can you show the mechanism used for that? This is how it works https://youtu.be/x2hDWrRg7gk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JintaiZ Posted March 3 I'll post the other demonstration video here: @Parazels use this link instead of the shortened one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2hDWrRg7gk&feature=youtu.be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jundis Posted March 3 13 minutes ago, Parazels said: This is how it works Ah, thanks :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Void_S Posted March 3 Amazing solution! I expected to see a similar thing but still wondered how it works for reverse too, as a single "cutch" works only is a single direction. So, your idea is quite smart and compact. All genius things are too simple to be easily-invented Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jorgeopesi Posted March 3 It remembers me the mechanism of the 9396 helicopter, very playable solution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GodBDGlory Posted March 6 On 3/3/2021 at 12:37 PM, Parazels said: It's realistic. But it works better, if you have enough space to accelerate your car. Then it can roll by inertia. My car is a concept. With a buggy motor and more precise steering the results would be more impressive. It is quite an interesting idea! I would say, though, that in a truly fast, buggy motor-powered vehicle, one might prefer an "engine brake" to the coasting ability, but the mechanism is still innovative and worth seeing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites