Snow Runner

[Stari89]

I've constructed a simple tracked vehicle for snow. 2 PFS XL motors are used for propulsion. There are no gears, motors are driving tracks directly. I added soft suspension for better traction and less shaking. It weighs roughly 800 grams.

While I was testing it, I learnt that sun, snow and infrared pfs make for a very bad reception. I had to be very close to operate it well.

High resolution pics:http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=497734

Video:

suspension

arch enemies

[DLuders]

@ Stari89: Whoa, there's a lot of snow in Slovenia this year! Your Snow Runner does not "clog up" with snow like a lot of other Lego snow vehicles, due to its open chassis design. You should put a "Dog Treat" on it, so your dog will not bark at it anymore!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICw60VrQxAY

[timslegos]

i am totally jelous of your snow! can i come steal some .

Anyway, nice job on the runner. It works really well in the snow.

tim

[Bigfoot]

I thought they were hard springs but it seems to ride and drive very well. It also looks great, are they the panels from the Unimog?

[Finntech]

@ Stari89: Whoa, there's a lot of snow in Slovenia this year!

That snow runner is great!

[Stari89]

There was much more snow 2 weeks ago. Now it's nearly melted. This is just what is left from shoveling. :)

@DLuders: Dog is just jealous for attention. :D

@Bigfoot: Suspension might work well even without springs (axle between wheels and spring lever also acts as a torque bar). Panels are from Unimog, yes. :)

Edited February 24, 2012 by Stari89

[RohanBeckett]

Great MOC!

My Dog does exactly the same thing with any RC car I drive around.. particularly the fast Lego Racers RC ones

No snow here in Australia... going to be almost 40'c tomorrow though!!

It's 1am in the morning, and still 25'c!

RB