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Watch this electric semi truck haul an SUV

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by Presto, Apr 19, 2011.

  1. Presto

    Presto Has his homepage set to PC

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    A RC Semi:



    Info: Big Scale Rc
    - Body construction is fiberglass
    - Chassis construction consists of 2 iron pipes 60x30 mm and 1.5 mm thick
    - Powered by a 750W 36V electric motor which drives the wheels
    - Electrical source: 3 high performance gel batteries that provide 50 Ah, 900 A each
    - Sprocket chain drive to transfer power to the front wheels, rear wheels powered by motor
    - Smoke is created using a miniature fog machine
    - Truck sound is recreated using a sound module with 2 speakers amplifying the sound
    - Truck horns (2 types) are powered by a mini air compressor
    - 2 fail-safes: Push button kill switch & servo protection in the event signal is lost
    - Overall weight is ~400lbs
    - Dimensions: 210 cm in height, 100 cm high and 60 wide
     
  2. a_gray_prius

    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    Max Torque @ 0rpm FTW.