Hello!
I'm completely new here but i've got a unique project that i am working on and i need an engine! so i figured: why not ask the people who live for this stuff? i have never worked with RC cars or anything (besides the little toys i got as a kid, and i'm sure those don't count) but i have a big project that i would like to complete for Comicon '09 and i'm not sure what to look for [X(]
I need an engine that meets these requirements:
Remote-controlled (preferably a dual-handed one that handles speed/foreward/backward on one unit and turn direction on another, but whatever works best i'll just manage with)
Electric (prefferably: because Gas will be an issue since the vehicle will most-likely be indoors)
Able to pull a weight of up to 300 pounds (225lbs is probably the low limit)
able to reach speeds of up to 15mph (less is ok but hoping for at least about walking-speed)
i would also like information on setting up a frame for a vehicle, as well as how to make things like the wheels work, i can hand-steer the project, but if i can figure out how to remote-control steer it too that would be great.
i wish i could give you more information on the project but i really don't want anyone else doing it first. i do know that i will probably need a wheel-base that is split between two sections. as an example, a set of wheels on one side, and a set of wheels on the other, with nothing hindering the middle between them, but both having steering-capabilities. tho, in this case would it be better to go with a 2wd or 4wd? and if 2wd; would it be better to use the front since the split-wheel-base will be for the back wheels of the vehicle?
also i want to know if it is possible to use a pre-built children's ride-around like maybe the dodge-viper ride-on toy for kids? it says it is a 12V but to be honest, i don't really know what that means. plus it is not R/C so i would need to be able to mod it, and i'm not sure how to do that. [:'(]
don't have much skill in electronic stuff or engineering so layman's terms would be appreciated, and pictures too!, and i really can't afford to just take it to a R/C specialist to have them mod what i need. so at least hoping for the specs on an engine that will work with all this and seeing if i can afford it
thanks and i really hope you guys can help me with this!