Dual Motors...and it WORKS!!!

[DANALLY]

Get in the house & hold it in your hand, I just want a vid :ror:

You guys are just too easy to please!

Here is a quick one. Watch the servo move for the speed change. This is the best I can do for the moment. Remember: 100t motor first with the 40t cutting in at the flip of the servo. The BB's in the tires sure do make the tires wobble. I have a rim that isn't perfect too. Funny how u never notice the bad rim until it goes fast!
Losi Micro Crawler dual motors 1 - YouTube

This one is a quick one outside before the sun went down. I just threw it all in a chassis and didn't even try making it look good.
Losi micro crawler dual motors 2 - YouTube

A little longer video outside.
Losi micro crawler dual motors 3 - YouTube

I will work on it more soon and get it in the chassis with a body on it so I don't need to be so careful with it. I really want to show off how nicely the two motors compliment each other.

By the way...is there a way to load video's direct to this site like pics? Or is it required to use a site like youtube with links to it?

 

[chevy55]

Thanks 4 the vids Dan!
It was worth the wait "thumbsup"
That turbo motor has some grunt for the speed it has!

 

[DANALLY]

Thanks 4 the vids Dan!
It was worth the wait "thumbsup"
That turbo motor has some grunt for the speed it has!

It's kinda cool cause u can still use the turbo motor to crawl. It's not foff fast but way faster than stock. Better video to come.

 

[nigelpheron]

This idea is so awesome. I have to do it.

Cheers,

 

[ittybitty]

By the way...is there a way to load video's direct to this site like pics? Or is it required to use a site like youtube with links to it?

See if this works...

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When you go to the YouTube page for each video...hit the SHARE button and then hit the "EMBED" button and then copy and paste the code straight into your reply here on RCC. You can adjust the size of the window for the videos by enlarging the "width" and "height" values. I added 200 to each of them for the vids I posted above "thumbsup"

 

[DANALLY]

YOU ROCK! I will do this on the next video's.

 

[rik]

Awesome! looks like it works great! "thumbsup""thumbsup"

 

[malofish]

Thats freekin cool!!

 

[DANALLY]

I changed this one a little. I took out the 3 channel set-up and threw in a 3 pole switch. It is now manual but still usable and fun. I took some more pics and video.

This video is just to see the 100t in action.
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This is just a bench test that has better lighting than my other video.
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Picture of the switch.



More to come. I am installing the 3 channel set-up in a bigger rig with Miclaws. I just need the extra room to fit it all.

After running the tests tho I feel confident this is a good mod. Therefore I will be making the Dual Motor Brackets soon for sale on my vendors post. I might even offer it as a kit with toggle switch, wires, and motors. I guess we will see!

 

[Rob L]

Unreal, as always!! Nice job Dan"thumbsup"

 

[Shinjari]

man if i had a micro, this would be the mod to get! Besides wanting to use the 3ch setup in another rig was there a reason to switch to a mechanical setup?

would it be easy to switch it back to a servo controlled setup? Was cool to have that kind of control on the fly.

 

[agent00111]

I just got back from a business trip in Tempe AZ, I'm suprised your rig didn't just melt outside! Dude, 113 degrees?? C'mon man, I'm from San Diego with a high of 75.

I'm out in Tempe once or twice a month for work. When the weather cools off, let's take the micros out!

From a feasabilty perspective, is MOA just out of the question due to worm drive axle or lack of space behind axle and below servo?

 

[DANALLY]

man if i had a micro, this would be the mod to get! Besides wanting to use the 3ch setup in another rig was there a reason to switch to a mechanical setup?

would it be easy to switch it back to a servo controlled setup? Was cool to have that kind of control on the fly.

It was a space issue in that rig. I just couldn't get a body on it. I love the shift on the fly too. The switch is a simple way to get two motors on the rig without adding electronics. It just makes the rig so much more fun.

I just got back from a business trip in Tempe AZ, I'm suprised your rig didn't just melt outside! Dude, 113 degrees?? C'mon man, I'm from San Diego with a high of 75.

I'm out in Tempe once or twice a month for work. When the weather cools off, let's take the micros out!

From a feasabilty perspective, is MOA just out of the question due to worm drive axle or lack of space behind axle and below servo?

I would be lying if I said I'm used to the heat. It still surprises me and I've lived here all my life. My pool way 95 degrees the other day cause I forgot to turn on the aireator one night. It's just stupid hot :twisted:

Cool to hear u r around here. I am only 20 minutes from the airport. My work is less that 5 minutes from the airport. There is a park right around the way from the airport that is a major comp spot for us here for 1/10 and 1/18. It's all lava rock type stuff that offeres amazing traction and endless obstactles. I also have a load of rocks in my back yard that I play on all the time. Definitely we will have to go crawl!

MOA has been done and from what I saw it was a bit of work. Same problem exists tho...slow or fast but not both. I like these little rigs as shafty's. I may venture into a MOA in the future just to try it myself.

I will be doing a comp style rig with a S10 truggy with Miclaws. It will get the 3 channel set-up.

 

[Madjones]

wow that setup is just killer!!! its got some balls.. have you tried the miniclaws on the dual motor setup?

 

[DANALLY]

I did do it with Miclaws...it works good. The heat is more and the motors struggle to turn the meats as good as they turn the small tires, but what's new.

I will be working on trying to use two big blocks next. It's not working out as good due to the lack of space on the top side of the trany case. If I can fit the big blocks I will run the cheap ones without the neo magnets. I do this so that they have less drag on them when not running. The difference is pretty noticeable in the magnets. If it works I would love to make a rig with Miclaws run on the dual big blocks.

 

[Jamus]

Awesome idea. I wonder how feasible this would be for 1/10 with 540s?

 

[DANALLY]

Awesome idea. I wonder how feasible this would be for 1/10 with 540s?

I did it once with en Emaxx tranny on a custom tuber I built a long time ago. Those are 2 speed trany's and have spots for 2 motors. I used a 27t and a 100t. They both got real hot and the 27t ultimately burned up. If I can find the post I will share it. It was in the emaxx section. I think it also failed cause the drag that most 1/10 motors have is real strong. The other motor just can't overcome the extra drag.

 

[malofish]

i dont umderstand half of what your saying.....but im still in aww at this dual moter deal

 

[DANALLY]

i dont umderstand half of what your saying.....but im still in aww at this dual moter deal

:lmao::lmao::lmao:


An Emaxx is a fast truck with dual motors and a 2 speed transmission that Traxxas makes. There are a very select few that try to make them into crawlers. They suck as crawlers for the most part. I had fun with it tho.

Here is a link that shows it.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/traxxas-maxx-crawlers/179177-just-tuber-jeep-i-built.html

 

[Jamus]

I had a sneeking suspicion it wouldn't work, thanks for the info on it.