Home built 1/5th scale??
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Home built 1/5th scale??
I have a 32CC McChulloch chainsaw motor I would like to use for a large scale RC. I want to use 1/5th scale wheels and body. I plan on making the frame out of thick gauge aluminum. No suspension, just go-cart style set up. Can anyone tell me what kind of a clutch set up I can use for this? I want the car to be chain driven. Can I use something from a go-ped maybe? I also would like to know how strong the servos need to be. What kind should I buy? My budget is pretty tight, probably not looking to spend more than $500 total, so the cheaper the better. Thanx, Mike
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RE: Home built 1/5th scale??
you will need a double gear reduction to turn 9" big tires (10:1 or more ratio) or a single gear reduction with 5"-6" tires (5:1 ratio). You can use one or two better hitec 805 servos. the clutch setup is fine. you may need to modify the clutch sprocket to accept a chain that is close..
