Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / November 2005

My first thoughts would be quarter scale radio components and a gearbox
from a Power Wheels Jeep or something. Maybe even the WHeels from one of
those Power Wheels. I am sure you can find 1 or two of those at a flea
market or garage sale.

MacPhreak

A thought would be to look at some of the ride on electric kids cars, jeeps
and trucks and maybe base your design on that.  Something like this will get
you a running electric vehicle then its just a matter of putting your radio
gear into it,  As previously mentioned 1/4 scale radio gear would be the go
for the servos and then its just a choice of what you want to add for radio.
I would think a 3 channel radio would be the least you would want since you
want forward and controls, left and right steering, and tipper controls.

As for a speed controller you can look at something like a twin battery
controller like whats in in the Traxxas E-maxx or the Hot Bodies E-zilla.
These offer fully proportional forward, brake and reverse and handle up to
14.4 volts.

I dont no if you plan to actually carry a load but winch servos as used in
RC yacht sails would suffice.

http://www.kidswheels.com/index.cfm?catid=159

This web site has a huge list of spares available that you could probably
build your own design out of or just buy a ready made truck and add radio
control gear to suit your needs.

Cheers
Richard