Ok thanks, Im new to this so I dont mean to sound like an idoit but what do you mean by (on off) steering?
On May 24, 2:47 pm, Frank Pittelli <[email protected]> wrote: > You can certainly rig a motor to move the steering rod, but the hard > part is getting it to move proportionally with the joystick and, more > importantly, return to center when you let go of the joystick. That's > what the jumbo servo circuit did, but it was old technology and they > apparently haven't upgraded the design. > > One of the things on my "electronics to-do list" is to design such a > circuit using modern parts. But, since tank-style steering for wheeled > vehicles is a simpler, cheaper and more reliable solution, I don't think > it will ever rise to the top of my list. > > My advice: Give simple on-off steering a chance before spending time on > something more complicated. Even if you've already built the steering > linkages, just bolt them in place and steer using the motors. If you > want to add real steering later, un-bold the linkages and install a > steering motor. > > Frank P. > > On 5/24/2011 5:36 PM, mike wrote: > > > > > Any suggestions on were to look now? Or could I rig up a electric > > motor to turn it? WIll it have enough power? > > > On May 24, 2:29 pm, Frank Pittelli<[email protected]> wrote: > >> Sorry, the search term is "jumbo servo". Unfortunately, it looks like > >> Oatley no longer sells that kit. > > >> Frank P. > > >> On 5/24/2011 4:48 PM, mike wrote: > > >>> What is it called/ what do I look up on the site Oatley to find the > >>> servo? > > >>> On May 24, 6:27 am, Frank Pittelli<[email protected]> wrote: > >>>> The only practical solution for actually steering a car involves the use > >>>> of a strong servo/motor combination, a so-called "jumbo servo", that > >>>> returns to center when you let go of the joystick. You can find at least > >>>> one commercial kit to build the electronics from Oatley. There are also > >>>> a number of articles on the Internet that explain how to re-purpose a > >>>> standard servo to drive a large motor. > > >>>> Frank P. > > >>>> On 5/23/2011 8:51 PM, mike wrote: > > >>>>> Greetings, I am building a 3 foot armored car. I have the steering set > >>>>> up like the real one had. > >>>>> My big problem is that I dont know what servo/ electric motor to use > >>>>> to steer this beast. Probely going to weigh around 100 pounds. What is > >>>>> the best way to steer this? Meaning what servo/ electric motor would > >>>>> be strong enough to steer the 100 pound car. > > >>>>> (I will also drive around the 22 acrea yard, So I need all the power I > >>>>> can get. > > >>>>> Thanks for your time.- Hide quoted text - > > >>>> - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - > > >> - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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
