efferman Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 zblj, why do not use a servo and electrical switches to power the motors of this beast? you would not need so much receivers. Quote
Zerobricks Posted January 19, 2014 Author Posted January 19, 2014 zblj, why do not use a servo and electrical switches to power the motors of this beast? you would not need so much receivers. I would still need that many battery boxes (1 per 2 motors) so there wouldnt be any real advantage. Quote
efferman Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 The real advantage is better connectivity. On my big G it was a problem when one receiver had contact, and the other one not. Then i had an not wanted skid steer and the half power.o Quote
Johnny P Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 Efferman. you also dont have the ability to skid steer. or you have to use switches and servo for every side . But then the connectivity problem comes back. Quote
Zerobricks Posted January 20, 2014 Author Posted January 20, 2014 Whats DDL zblj? LDD? Lego digital designer - a program made by lego to make virtual models. Quote
AndyCW Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 According to Philo 2 XLs draw more current than either a single v2 RX or battery box can supply. Even one XL is capable of drawing more current than a single RX can supply. Switching to relays and bypassing the current limiter in the battery box may allow a change from 3:1 gearing to 1.6667:1. That would be an even scarier monstrosity. v/r Andy Quote
Zerobricks Posted January 20, 2014 Author Posted January 20, 2014 According to Philo 2 XLs draw more current than either a single v2 RX or battery box can supply. Even one XL is capable of drawing more current than a single RX can supply. Switching to relays and bypassing the current limiter in the battery box may allow a change from 3:1 gearing to 1.6667:1. That would be an even scarier monstrosity. v/r Andy True but there is still internal XL motor protection :) Without all protections it could deffinatelly go with 12:20 ratio, but the U joints would suffer a lot. Quote
AndyCW Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 Make those U-joints scream. Ha Ha v/r Andy Quote
EyesOnly Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Now i feel good about not owning a car or i might be tempted to build a lego vehicle and try to tow it. I really liked that truck. Very impressive. Quote
Zerobricks Posted February 3, 2014 Author Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) Guys here's a version with normal wheels. Because the normal wheels are lighter and less sticky than the green ones the gear ratio is changed from 1:3 to 1:1,67, meaning more speed, but less traction: The LXF FILE: http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/zblj/Trial/Byte/fox_8x8x8-normal_wheels.lxf Edited February 3, 2014 by Zblj Quote
JunkstyleGio Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Just a quick POV render of the model in white (panels are widely available these days) and LBG with unimog tyres. Quote
Brick_Sticker Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 I think it looks just as good with the unimog wheels and tires personally. Quote
Zerobricks Posted February 3, 2014 Author Posted February 3, 2014 And now everyone can build one, becase all the parts aare available :) Quote
afol1969 Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 I like the new version with the Unimog tyres. Awesome construction! And many thanks for sharing the instructions. Another must-build! But before I have to buy parts again.... Greetings Alex Quote
vliet Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 I'm hoping to find some "8675" wheels and other parts so I can built it soon. I have built zblj's Titan with some cosmetic changes, just changed black beams by lime-green beams, I want some length 9 beams in lime-green but they were never made. Quote
gregorijs3kivi Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 RC monstertrucks at around 4-5 kg (9-11 lbs) has been known to pull cars, im sure my 5 kg tamiya txt-1 would done it... but i havent test it yet! however, this build is absolutely awesome my grave digger is only 2 kg Quote
Zerobricks Posted May 8, 2014 Author Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) Sorry for the slight bump, but here's a dirty video of the FOX pulling pretty much my entire MOC collection (3 of those models have blocked wheels): Edited May 8, 2014 by Zblj Quote
vliet Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 I started building this monster last night, can't complete it jet because I'm missing some parts but I have ordered them. Because I still have only 5 of those huge green wheels I'm building this one with the unimog wheels. Quote
skriblez Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 41999 does not stand a chance! Man i really need to build this awesome machine! Quote
Zerobricks Posted May 16, 2014 Author Posted May 16, 2014 I started building this monster last night, can't complete it jet because I'm missing some parts but I have ordered them. Because I still have only 5 of those huge green wheels I'm building this one with the unimog wheels. Cant wait to see it :) Quote
vliet Posted May 16, 2014 Posted May 16, 2014 Since yesterday I have 8 powerpuller wheels, so I will try to fit those, I think they will look even better than the unimog wheels, still waiting for the other parts. Quote
Zerobricks Posted May 16, 2014 Author Posted May 16, 2014 If they will fit? There might be some clearance problems? Quote
vliet Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 I'm still not finished building, but I have all the parts now. I'm finished with the top section with the cabin, because I don't have black panels 5x11 I changed the color from black to grey with orange. one set of 2 axles is finished and I had to try it with power puller wheels and steering works OK, when fully steered to left or right the wheels don't touch each other or the frame. Continue building tomorrow, my pregnant wife wants some attention as well. Quote
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