Trikemare: Difference between revisions

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Trikemare

Built By	Alex Shakespeare
Theme	Christmas Trike
First Race	Scrumpy Cup
Current Status	Retired
Motor	MY1020 1500W Brushless Scooter Motor
ESC	2000W Unbranded Brushless E-Bike ESC
Battery	12S 12Ah LiPo (2x6S Series)
Transmission	Single Stage T8F Chain Reduction
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Background

Trikemare is one of the early Hackys of the series and the first build of Alex. It's name was earned due to it's uniquely terrible handling characteristics making it a nightmare to drive. The original theme was intended to be a WW2-esque fighter plane look but was hastily equipped with half a christmas tree and tinsel. Trikemare never ran a fully fledged theme before being retired partly on safety grounds.

Having a light chassis and geared for high speed meant Trikemare was capable of a competitive race however it's lack of cornering ability severely hampered consistent performance especially on smaller tracks. Reverse trikes are inherently less stable which when combined with the fact it was a first Hacky build with questionable vehicle dynamics meant Trikemare rolling in corners was a frequent sight on the track.

Trikemare was retired in favour of CyberQuad donating it's motor and ESC to the new build.

Trikemare loaded with cargo and trailer.

Trikemare could fold or fully split it's chassis to fit in cars for transport.

Powertrain

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Race Results

BOM

Item	Cost	Total
Donor Mini-Quad	£80	£354.5
ESC	£18
Motor	£80
Go-Kart Wheels	£35
Water jet cut parts	£25
HDPE	£65
Additional Steel	£35
Seat	£2.50
Sprocket	£10
Threaded Rod	£4

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 |Theme=Christmas Trike
 |FirstRace=Scrumpy Cup
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 |Motor=MY1020 1500W Brushless Scooter Motor
 |ESC= 2000W Unbranded Brushless E-Bike ESC
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 == Background ==
-[[File:CybeQuad8.jpg|left|thumb|CyberQuad as is post-retirement showing the modifications through it's life.]]
+[[File:Trikemare3.jpg|left|thumb|The first version of Trikemare.]]
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+Trikemare is one of the early Hackys of the series and the first build of Alex. It's name was earned due to it's uniquely terrible handling characteristics making it a nightmare to drive.
-{| style="margin: 0 auto;"
+The original theme was intended to be a WW2-esque fighter plane look but was hastily equipped with half a christmas tree and tinsel. Trikemare never ran a fully fledged theme before being retired partly on safety grounds.
-|[[File:CybeQuad1.jpg|alt=|thumb|Donor mini-quad shown next to Trikemare.]]
-|[[File:CybeQuad2.jpg|alt=|thumb|Donor chassis cut down and parts removed ready for conversion.]]
+Having a light chassis and geared for high speed meant Trikemare was capable of a competitive race however it's lack of cornering ability severely hampered consistent performance especially on smaller tracks. Reverse trikes are  inherently less stable which when combined with the fact it was a first Hacky build with questionable vehicle dynamics meant Trikemare rolling in corners was a frequent sight on the track.
-|[[File:CybeQuad3.jpg|alt=|thumb|Extended chassis shown with wooden mock-up of the rear drive setup.]]
-|-
+Trikemare was retired in favour of CyberQuad donating it's motor and ESC to the new build.
-|
 {| style="margin: 0 auto;"
-|[[File:CybeQuad4.jpg|alt=|thumb|CyberQuad rear drive, the motor is held in a sliding mount allowing for chain tension to be adjusted.]]
+|[[File:Trikemare4.jpg|alt=|thumb|Trikemares bare steel frame.]]
-|}
+|[[File:Trikemare1.jpg|alt=|thumb|Trikemare loaded with cargo and trailer.]]
-|[[File:CybeQuad6.jpg|alt=|thumb|CyberQuad being test fit in the boot of a Ford Fiesta.]]
+|[[File:Trikemare5.jpg|alt=|thumb|Trikemare could fold or fully split it's chassis to fit in cars for transport.]]
-|[[File:CybeQuad7.jpg|alt=|thumb|CyberQuad at its first event, FCL 2021.]]
 |}
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