Holmes' Mid Super (Standard Unlimited) Vehicle build

[BC-Brian]

I can find a use for them... just say'in

 

[youngblood]

and then?

 

[WesTX]

Any updates on this?

 

[CM9000]

update update update please! this is an awesome though put into design. don't stop.

 

[fyrstormer]

I've been building them for a UAV company for a few years now. Each one takes about ten hours of labor, so I'm looking at a pretty big effort unless I go the lazy route and just hack a sensor board onto something off the shelf.

...your involvement in RC isn't limited to hobby-grade stuff, is it?

 

[JohnRobHolmes]

...your involvement in RC isn't limited to hobby-grade stuff, is it?

I design and manufacture for Ebike, military, and UAV applications. None of which anybody will ever know specifics about because of non-disclosure agreements :ror: Got to design the electric motor for a 500lb flying wing UAV last year, that was pretty fun.



And because of these projects I haven't had time to finish up any personal funsies like this rig. The last few months have been 60 hours/ week minimums. I have some files out to other facilities to try and speed up the process.

 

[fyrstormer]

That's really cool.

 

[CM9000]

tell all the military guys they need to get exhaust samples back to you. -from this salty vet.

 

[clod booster]

Looking forwards to see the progress on this, have motor in wheel rigs become a thing?

 

[sourdojack]

Any chance you will link the 4 ESC's together? Then maybe have the ability to control the motors via RPM instead of voltage?

 

[Thorsteenster]

I've been building them for a UAV company for a few years now. Each one takes about ten hours of labor, so I'm looking at a pretty big effort unless I go the lazy route and just hack a sensor board onto something off the shelf.

Woot, about time! Wanna try it on my HP-Z3025?!
:mrgreen:

 

[CM9000]

still waiting for an update.. lol

 

[JohnRobHolmes]

Yeah, this one petered out before completion. Been a helluva last few years. Stopped doing contract work and sold the lathe before it burnt me out. Also tons of new vehicle releases keeping me crawler satisfied and occupied.

 

[JohnRobHolmes]

But.... I could just print housings and throw 380 revolvers into the wheels now (new mini outrunner coming in a weeksh) . Dont need to use sensors at this point either. Ok, I'll put this back on the table. Still have all the parts.

 

[CM9000]

Shweeet! I should do a losi one...

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[cul8tr]

Any update on this machine?

 

[toy4crawlin]

Always vey exciting engineering from you John. This is really awesome !
Hope things get better for ya and see it continue.

it kinda reminds me of the Berg era. where it got replaced with the super cheap scale crawlers , in which in my opinion is nice intro for the low budget and young kids to get into but is unfair the bergs and moa's stopped happening. I love my Berg for past 14 years and dont see given it up.

Please continue on this. Great ingenuity.
with sensored motor though, I dont think you need extra gears . Whats your thoughts/ideas?

cheers

 

[Saltrock]

Is there any update?