I wondered the same thing. If you need to know how far the motor moves, you can always use inexpensive encoders like this:
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9208 This one is made for wheeled vehicles, but I suspect you could find a way to mount it to a track drive shaft, too. - Doug ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Shankin" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 3:30:38 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [TANKS] Re: motor choice Any specific reason why you're looking at stepper motors? There are more suitable motors that will work for your tank (especially @ 1/12 scale) for cheaper than these steppers (and they won't require special controllers) -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
