Zerobricks Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 (edited) So after international TT race in Hungary, i decided to try to use the green wheels again. In order to attach the wheels, I decided to use turntables, but this time without planetary gearing. This also made it impractical to use classic steering, so I decided to try something new. I used LA's as links, but with a twist, they can also steer the front and rear axle. To make thigs simple, each axle has its own RC motor geared down 15 times. The end result is a very fast, quite capable truck. Astethic wise I ws slightly inspired by the new fast and furious movie, but too lazy to add seats Here's a video of the truck: I plan to add LDD instructions soon! Edited August 28, 2011 by Zblj Quote
Nazgarot Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 Wow! That's an amazing ride! Very nice way to make the steering, and it's surprisingly fast. LDD instructions would be very welcome. -ED- Quote
Kisvakond Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 (edited) It seems to be very efficient, thanks to the 'live axle' solution, moreover the idea of articulated steering is strong too, like a 'front-end loader' Very clever! Nice work again, Jernej! Edited August 28, 2011 by Kisvakond Quote
yoraish Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 Great idea and application too! It must be so much fun to drive :thumbup: Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 The cab don't look quite right But another interesting idea from you. Quote
JunkstyleGio Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 This is outrageous and ridiculous! And I love it! Quote
P4trickvH Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 Very good looking truck, kind of an extreme vehicle look it has. Looking forward to the LDD files. Quote
Jurgen Krooshoop Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 Nice Tr-Tr. I really like the new concept of the steered live-axles and it seems to work very well. Quote
timslegos Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 very impressive TrTr Zblj. Could you post more close-up pictures of the wheels and how they attach to the turntable? tim Quote
apemax Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 Very good work Zblj. A very interesting way of doing steering. Well done. Quote
Zerobricks Posted September 4, 2011 Author Posted September 4, 2011 Here is the promiseed LLD model. LDD MODEL A short video of the truck in LDD. Because you cant retract the LA+s in LDD the model looks a bit long and the springs arent totally connected. Quote
DLuders Posted September 4, 2011 Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) @ Zblj: Thanks for modeling your X-Truck in Lego Digital Designer. Using LDD Manager, I made a PDF Parts List for folks to download via MegaUpload SkyDrive here. The 909 parts will make use of the RC Buggy motors I have had lying around -- now I have a good use for them! I added your excellent Trial Truck to this Eurobricks topic. Please say that you did not actually "blow up" the real model and dismantle it? Edited February 8, 2012 by DLuders Quote
Zerobricks Posted September 5, 2011 Author Posted September 5, 2011 Thanks, and no I didnt blow it up IRL Quote
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