Rule Zero
| Rule Zero | |
|---|---|
| Built By | Mark Mellors |
| Theme | Fire Engine |
| First Race | EMF 2018? |
| Current Status | Active |
| Motor | Vevor? |
| ESC | Vevor? |
| Battery | ?? |
| Gearbox | ??:?? Chain |
| Contact | @MarkMellors |
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Background
The name comes from the 0th rule of Hitchin Hackspace - Rule Zero - Do Not Be On Fire! The theme of the body is based around a fire engine from local Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue, constructed from a PVC pipe frame, ABS sheets, and printed vinyl?
Construction
How is the chassis constructed?
Steering? Geometry?
Where are your wheels, tyres, hubs, axles from?
How do your brakes work?
Powertrain
10-12Ah, 12S Multistar lipos from Hobbyking, or custom 20ah Eig cell packs with BMS. (details?) 2kw scooter motor & 1.5kw ebike controller. (details?) Source: https://vevor.co.uk/brushless-dc-motor-c_11227/48v-1800w-brushless-motor-controller-throttle-grip-powerful-quad-p_010700081791
Details of chain and gear ratio?
Other Features
Sound? Lights? Remote steering? Great on two wheels!
Awards
- Scrumpy Cup 2023
- 3rd place Moxie.
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BOM
| Item | Cost | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | £xx | £xx |
| Wheels | £xx | |
| ... | ... |
Limitations
Slicks have limited grip in mud, but does corner well in almost all other conditions.
Resources
Twitter Account @MarkMellors
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