aminnich

Ok well I'll b sure to do that next time, but thanks you for posting a pic of it. Now everyone has an idea of what I'm talking about. If anyone else have an idea similar to D3K, I will be trying it. The only change I will have to make with that design is that I'm using XL motors.

I want to power each axle separately, but I like the idea

That is going to help me a ton. I will try again to put pictures up Here are the links... Http://bricksafe.com/files/aminnich/100_1363.JPG Http://bricksafe.com/files/aminnich/100_1364.JPG Http://bricksafe.com/files/aminnich/100_1365.JPG

Could u put up a picture to give an example or two? Thanks

Well I can't figure out the Dropbox or how to put the pictures right on here. The problem is that the motor is to long for the wheels to be close. I need a way to move the motor away, but still power the most rear axle.

https://www.dropbox.com/home/semi%20truck%20axles here is a dropbox of pictures

your correct, and it wont let me add a pic :(

Hey guys, a while ago I had a topic on how to give my truck lots of power to pull heavy loads. An idea was given to separately power each axle, so I tried it. Works very well. Now I have another issue. The axles have a wide gap in between. Any ideas how to fix this, with keeping the idea of separately powering the axles??

Agreed, the idea is a good one. It takes away from all the yellow, if you are not a fan of it.

If you are going to be getting the new 42030 Volvo Front Loader, are you going to change it? I know that some people have been talking about putting in actuators for steering instead of the servo, but what else do you want to do to it? Any different attachments?? I'm curious to see what other builders have in mind.

I will, don't worry

True, too much power can be bad.

I liked the idea of using an actuator but, I would like to see it used for a transmission. Even though that is not how it works at all. What was the major flaw with the gearbox??

If I would put the Xl motor in between the axles I would want them to be long ways, so now I will have a bigger gap in between the axles. I like the idea, it will be tried. But will two motors powering each axle without gearing down be enough power to pull a heavy load?? I don’t know. My original plan was to have 4 total xl motors, 2 of them would be powering a differential and same for the other two. Then that output of a total of 4 XL (lots of torque with original speed) would power the two rear axles, also with differentials. The only problem with that is, I need more differentials. I will be testing out that new idea. Thanks again guys.

Hey guys, I just wanted to add that this gearbox is huge just to change gears. You would still need to change the gear ratios. I guess this would work on a huge technic model that has a lot of space. You need to figure out a way to compact this idea. You could run the actuator along the outside of the vehicle, but then you will still have lots of gears used on the inside. Good idea, but I see too many flaws.

Thanks everyone for your advice for me and my truck. I'll be trying out all of your ideas sooner or later. But, I do have another question. If I were to independently power each axle (2 axles) is their another way of doing it other that having the motor on top of the axles like shown in the pictures shown above?? I have a hitch there and their is not much room. Any help would be great.

To be honest, I am more concerned about what it can do rather than looks. But thanks for the tip.

I am using 2 XL motors and I have not run into the problem of too much power. I am going to be running it on a lament floor, so it will be flat. These are the tires I am using.

The way my truck is set up currently, I would not be able to power the front axle, the servo and gears are in the way to try and fit in a differential and more gears. Right now I have 2 dual wheel axles in the back, should I make that 3?

My question is that if I am powering the axle with two XL motors, is it better to power 2 axles/wheels or just 1. Sorry if that is confusing. I need my truck to pull lots of weight. I am also building a low loader trailer that will be hauling the new 42030 Volvo front end loader. So, I am going to need it to have lots of torque, but on the other hand, speed is good too. If you have any other ideas to help me that would be great. Thanks

I was on Brickshelf today and found this, thought u might like it. http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=531565

Which four technic sets have you not opened yet??

I would have bought that thing the second i touched it.

Do you think you could post pics as you build?? I think it woud be greatly appreciated from all of us.

Same. When I clicked on buy, I got error. I was so excited, but then lost all hope.