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    Model Motors

    ok thanks. I think this is would be the most professional approach, but not sure if the additional work is solving the math is worth work. I have created a more simplistic spreadsheet which analysis the model to determine the max force to accelerate up a given incline. I then use this data to...
  2. AndyR05

    How to select a right chain?

    Hi, Assuming you are trying to spec heavy duty chain then this answer may not help you, but:- Here in the UK there is a company called HPC Gears, they supply a booklet of there chain and gear sizes. in this booklet it gives you design parameters to allow you to choose the correct chain for any...
  3. AndyR05

    Model Motors

    Mintjulep, Thanks for your reply. Total Drag Vs Speed curve, I'm not familiar with this expression. I understand that when drag is equal to thurst then velocity will remain constant. If I were to do the clacs in MathCAD, would somebody on here be able to do a sense check on my calcs? Ie not...
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    Model Motors

    Ladies and Gents, I'm building a model RC tank in 1/6th scale (made in alloy), and I have been trying to work out the size of motors I need to drive this particular beast. I have spent a while researching the clacs to use but am slightly confused on using the correct methodology. What I...

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