RE: Using alternative motors

["SteveT44" <SteveT44-at-comcast.net>]

WJ,

Since your a stones throw from the UK I would suggest looking at suppliers
for Robot Wars for your motors.  The motors used in the middle weight
classes should work well in a 1:6 scale tank.  Here's one supplier I found
in a quick search,

http://www.distel.co.uk

Steve Tyng



> -----Original Message-----
> From: tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com
> [mailto:tanks-admin-at-rctankcombat.com]On Behalf Of WJ
> Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 2:59 PM
> To: tanks-at-rctankcombat.com
> Subject: Using alternative motors
>
>
> Could anyone help me out on this question I have:
>
> I am looking for a 12V motor I could use for each track. So far I looked
> at several motor-types, which you guys use for your tanks.  I like the EV
> Warrior that is recommended a lot, but I was hoping for a motor that's
> more easily available here in the Netherlands, and equivalent in
> performance.
>
> I have no clue how to compare the performance of for example
> windshield-wiper motors to the EV's,  and I am even thinking about
> starter-motors for cars.  Im sure those wiper motors will last some time
> under continuous use, but are starter motors able to?
>
>