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MattG
10-04-2005, 09:20 PM
Ok , after seeing marks electric kids car the other week , i thought i would have a crack at that , so this is my attempt ! :

http://www.teamorchard.co.uk/hummy/images/humvee012.jpg
and for the all the people that dont know , its a 1/2 scale Humvee !!

It will be electric , but the thought of droping a small petrol engine into it , and trying to make it road leagal has crossed my mines ,

for more info see : http://www.teamorchard.co.uk/hummy

hope you like

Matt
BassAddict
10-04-2005, 10:15 PM
Does the floor have to be supported by a pallet and a spare tire ??! :)
http://www.teamorchard.co.uk/hummy/images/humvee008.jpg
Minimivic
11-04-2005, 06:48 AM
Somebody please tell me how to power something like that electrically :D

I need to move a small car electrically for a theater project and cant work it out. Need speed controller and motors of some sort.
Geehawk
11-04-2005, 07:21 AM
Cordless eletric drill internals, if the weight is not too great.
MattG
11-04-2005, 07:57 AM
Somebody please tell me how to power something like that electrically :D

I need to move a small car electrically for a theater project and cant work it out. Need speed controller and motors of some sort.

More than likley i will be using , 1 or 2 electric scooter motors , i have a ebay conact that sells a 180 watt motor , speed controler , throttle lever , chain and sprocket for 50 quid !

PM if you are intrested

Matt
Headcase
11-04-2005, 01:13 PM
Motability electric buggies, the type that Old Fart's bump into your heels with down the town, usually have 2 motors. 1 fitted to each rear wheel. they have a speed controller and built in charging point and they normally have 2 12v traction batteries.

If you go to a shop that does house clearance you can pick them up for next to nothing .

My Old Man's got one. He doesn't do things by half and bump peoples heels though, when a car pulled out of a driveway straight in front of him he 'T' boned it. Damage to the buggy just a scratch, damage to the Vectra just 2 new doors and loss of no claims bonus :D.
11-04-2005, 03:12 PM
you should put a system in that and compete in the db drag racing power wheels class!!!
as for motors an controllers, ive got a device i made for my a level design tech project that can move trailers and caravans, takes 2 12v batts, and has 2 very very very powerful motors, then i built a PWM speed controller for it.
Might sell it if someone offered me enough money :p