Mars Rover
05-09-2004, 10:46 PM
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Mars Rover
This is my 1st RC car.
Its an Evader.
I bought the cheapest car i could find.
Not exactally made for tearing up the track!
I am also video [link=http://road82.com/32seconds.html]junkie[/link].
I video EVERYTHING. well.. not everything.
So this has become more of a "mars land rover"
(after 3 weeks i still havnt taken the body out of the plastic!)
I duct taped all the lights on so that you can see the end goal.
All that stuff - including the camera, are easily removed.
The rockets will be added in the future.
I was told the heat will destroy the car.. So they will be added
after i am ready to start on a new car.
(with video!)
Anyone have any advice on adding rocket power?
My video is at the top of the page.
[link=http://www.road82.com/rc/]Evader[/link]
Its an Evader.
I bought the cheapest car i could find.
Not exactally made for tearing up the track!
I am also video [link=http://road82.com/32seconds.html]junkie[/link].
I video EVERYTHING. well.. not everything.
So this has become more of a "mars land rover"
(after 3 weeks i still havnt taken the body out of the plastic!)
I duct taped all the lights on so that you can see the end goal.
All that stuff - including the camera, are easily removed.
The rockets will be added in the future.
I was told the heat will destroy the car.. So they will be added
after i am ready to start on a new car.
(with video!)
Anyone have any advice on adding rocket power?
My video is at the top of the page.
[link=http://www.road82.com/rc/]Evader[/link]
05-12-2004, 02:50 PM
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RE: Mars Rover
I made some LEGO cars with model Rocket Motors. One thing that I an tell you is that with a big vehicle like that the rocket motors won't make a difference. Also, th model rocket motors only burn for like 2-3 seconds, so it will be a huge waste of money. Sorry man. 
05-13-2004, 03:10 AM
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RE: Mars Rover
When the time comes for rockets - It will have no lights or camera.
Just engine, frame & rockets mounts., and rockets.
The "Mars Rover" is a seperate project.
How big were the engines you used?
These 3 only cost $16.
Just found a site that sells them for $11.69
Maybey if i put 6 on it??
Their Maximum Lift Weight: 15 oz.
Thurst Duration: 2.8 sec
Car weights just under 4lb with battery.
Could be lots of smoke and fire?
Just engine, frame & rockets mounts., and rockets.
The "Mars Rover" is a seperate project.
How big were the engines you used?
These 3 only cost $16.
Just found a site that sells them for $11.69
Maybey if i put 6 on it??
the rocket motors won't make a difference.
Thurst Duration: 2.8 sec
Car weights just under 4lb with battery.
Could be lots of smoke and fire?
05-13-2004, 02:35 PM
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RE: Mars Rover
The reason why I said they are expensive, is because I am only 14. 16 dollars seems like a hell of a lot for a three second burst, that may not even do anything. If I were you I would get the biggest rocket I could find and put some fins on the car. [>:]
05-13-2004, 05:08 PM
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RE: Mars Rover
I would get the biggest rocket I could find and put some fins on the car.
Now were talkin!
The "rocket launch" is slated for this summer.
End of August?
The Rover will hopefully be finished this weekend.
(with video)
05-13-2004, 05:31 PM
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RE: Mars Rover
I think I you take a lot of weight out of the car and put like a couple "D" size rockets you will have something. Note: You may need to make a special mount to hold the rockets far enough away from the car.
