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Old 01-24-2007 | 12:55 AM
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Default RE: Mamod Steam Car

Roly is one sharp guy.... he's got it pretty much exactly right. Here are pics:







In the back where the white velcro tape is is where you can mount the rc gear, there are lots of room there. Linkage is pretty simple, and just a standard servo works. There is no throttle control since it's single acting 2x pistons on this thing, not able to self start for throttle control. Most of the mamod cars you see out there are single acting, single piston, so it will be even less power. You need to turn just slightly in a big arc, because tight turns can stall the engines easily. I wish that Mamod had made it with 2x double acting engines, that way it could be servo controlled for forward/reverse and proportional. But as is, the boiler can barely keep up with the demands of the engine and keep it running.... it stalls a lot especially when there is a light breeze. I double dosed the tablets to get better runs, but never used alcohol, and this boiler won't be safe using gas. Just keep an eye on the water gauge so that you don't burn it dry, it'll distroy the boiler.

Ok, now it's time for you guys to hack away, should be a pretty simple project! Just be careful!

Happy steaming!
-Crabfu