Re: Motors [TANKS]

[Frank Pittelli <frank-at-rctankcombat.com>]

Martin A.M. wrote:
> Thomas,
> 
> Have u tested those motors in your tank? And if so how are they doing? 
> (performance, speed, is it enough torque)

350W scooter motors are definitely sufficient to operate any tank in our 
scale.  Will Montgomery uses them in the SU-100, which is a very heavy 
vehicle, and the SU-100 has no mobility problems at all.  In fact, it is 
starting to look like scooter motors (250-350Watts) are performing 
better than EV-Warriors.  They don't have as much excess power, but they 
deliver enough for the job and they waste less battery power.  Coupled 
with the fact that they are readily available and cheap enough to have a 
couple spare on hand at all times, I think they are the best solution so 
far.

        Frank P.