M-05 based MiniClod
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:49 am
I've had this M-05 based Mini Cooper for a few years. Didn't get much use since there are no smooth flat surfaces close by. What I do have is a large gravel driveway and a great off road area. So I decided to convert the Mini to a MiniClod.
I joined the front halves of 2- M05 front wheel drive sections together for 4 wheel drive & 4 wheel steering. I added the 3Racing locking diffs for better traction in the dirt & sand. I took a few parts off my Clod to get this going. The current set up is 2 Integy 55T motors, Tekin FX esc, C.E. servo, and a 2S lipo. I made the aluminum wheels to fit some old RC 10 knobby tires I had. I retained the 210mm wheel base. This combination worked out great. I figure top speed on the gravel driveway is about 8-10 mph, and will climb pretty much anything with the only shortcoming being the low ground clearance. I have a pair of 1.5 dia. paddle tires, and I'm looking for a second pair for even better traction in the sand and snow.
I'll post a video when I sort out the radio glitch. I have an old Futaba PL2 transmitter & receiver. The receiver seems to loose the signal past 20 ft.
My next project is to use the 2 back sections (no steering) for a mini snowcat. Twin motors and either 2 or 4 wheel drive for the snowtracks.
I joined the front halves of 2- M05 front wheel drive sections together for 4 wheel drive & 4 wheel steering. I added the 3Racing locking diffs for better traction in the dirt & sand. I took a few parts off my Clod to get this going. The current set up is 2 Integy 55T motors, Tekin FX esc, C.E. servo, and a 2S lipo. I made the aluminum wheels to fit some old RC 10 knobby tires I had. I retained the 210mm wheel base. This combination worked out great. I figure top speed on the gravel driveway is about 8-10 mph, and will climb pretty much anything with the only shortcoming being the low ground clearance. I have a pair of 1.5 dia. paddle tires, and I'm looking for a second pair for even better traction in the sand and snow.
I'll post a video when I sort out the radio glitch. I have an old Futaba PL2 transmitter & receiver. The receiver seems to loose the signal past 20 ft.
My next project is to use the 2 back sections (no steering) for a mini snowcat. Twin motors and either 2 or 4 wheel drive for the snowtracks.