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Suspension Truck - Explorer Bot
This is my entry to the explorerbot challenge. Yet another truck in the suspension truck series, but this time with RC, pendular suspension and very resistant gearing, thanks to knob gears. Yes, knob gears are less efficient but also easier to build with. This "explorer bot" is designed for the rough terrain of alien planets because of its AWD, high-flex pendular suspension, powerful steering, large tires, and fast but powerful gearing. Final gear ratio is 3:5 (12:20). A PowerFunctions "m" motor is used for steering because it is more compact than an NXT motor. I used converter cables to power the PF motor by the NXT.

Posted by:

 1nxtmonster

Created:

 15 August 2011

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Tags:(?):

 explorerbot, suspension, truck, pendular, 4x4, awd, suspension, gears, rc, video, movie

Chassis

Here are some pics of the chassis. I used portal axles (hub gearing) to add more ground clearance. My best suspension truck on nxtlog.

Video!

Here is the video. NOTE: when the colors switch to negatives, it is not a camera malfunction, but it is representing being on an alien planet. Enjoy!

Comments

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  • pluto7443

  • I see also that your new TT is up. Very nice!

  • Posted 617 days and 3 hours ago


  • mind_cat

  • cool you got an honorable mention for the explorer bot challenge.

  • Posted 592 days and 23 hours ago



  • 1nxtmonster

  • The suspension si pendular, so the stiffness is fine. However, I cannot do an LDD, because the model has been long since disassembled.

  • Posted 544 days and 17 hours ago


  • shadowwind01

  • where did u get the wheels?

  • Posted 502 days and 2 hours ago


  • stephanie6070

  • Your trucks are very nice 5/5

  • Posted 497 days and 23 hours ago


  • Mursuman1

  • Please do LDD at the car!

  • Posted 364 days and 6 hours ago


  • masnguy890

  • why doesnt anyone post instructions for what they build?

  • Posted 290 days and 3 hours ago


  • gome27

  • sick! I agree with masngay890 and Musuman1

  • Posted 235 days and 16 hours ago


  • Botdesigner

  • Neat! Check out my projects

  • Posted 170 days and 23 hours ago


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