Re: Not a tank builder but something similar [TANKS]

[JOHN PITTELLI <jplily-at-yahoo.com>]

Andy,
      That's been the big debate over the past few
days. What voltage will you be running? How much do
you wish to spend on the esc? Do you want a gradual
power input or not? 

John "basic MAG controller" Pittelli 


--- Andy Schwartz <andyman61533-at-yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi guys,
> 
> My name is Andy Schwartz and I am building a R2D2
> robot.  Now at first 
> thought you might ask why am I posting here.  But we
> are doing a lot of very 
> similar things and I hope to piggyback off your
> experience.  My R2D2 uses 
> 130 watt scooter motors one in each leg.  I am using
> a speed controller to 
> run the motors as well as one to turn the dome.  So
> this is similar to your 
> treads and turning the top.  I am using RC
> transmitter and receiver inside 
> the droid.
> 
> Can you give me your thoughts on what is the best
> speed controller and RC 
> transmitter to use for a 100 or a 200 lb system?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Andy
> www.r2dc.net 
> 
> 



 
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