I made this project some months ago and decided to upload it. All in all it was a very enjoyable process to design, build and test this RC car. Actually, it was so enjoyable that I decided to do it again. The new version will be released in a couple of months and has improved performance.
This is a project that can take some time so dedicate a weekend to it.
Advantages:
- great handling at low speeds (< 40kph/25mph)
- incredible straight-line speed
- very high power to weight ratio (around 1.1 hp/kg)
- maybe the cheapest way to reach 46 mph/74kph (this is the highest recorded speed)
- fun to drive. Most RC cars have gearing that limits their max speed. Slimspeed has gearing for 180kph/111mph. This means your speed is only limited by driver skill, air resistance and how long the road ahead is.
Disadvantages:
- large steering radius (designed for stability reasons)
- can be tedious to build since there are no exact instructions (however not too bad)
- no serious off-roading possible
- braking hard causes vehicle to turn around and reverse while braking. This could be useful if you want the car to turn around and have it head back to you. Otherwise, it is not very useful.
Youtube:
oliver_midbrink
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