Lower and Raise suspension with Servos.

[XRCDawson]

Hello all, first post here.


Bit of an odd one, i was wondering if anyone has tried to make a lowering/raise system work with servos? i want to be able to lower the front and rear independently, if anyone has any pointers that would be awesome ! "thumbsup""thumbsup"


And yes i have seen the super scale active suspension, not what im looking to do.

 

[HumboldtEF]

There is a slightly simpler way to do this as well, a winch down/suck down winch. A winch is mounted on the chassis and the line is connected to the axle so when its reeled in it sucks the body down lowering it.
This is just done for performance (taking on steeper inclines) not looks and its typically just for the front axle.

I did a build a while back with a winch down setup, see post 1: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-9-...uro-x4-2-dumpster-fire-build.html#post6035122

DarkDragonWing on Youtube came up with a 3D printed drift chassis that used servos to adjust the ride height
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdSYmTx4A5Y

 

[mikemcE]

Redcat ‘64 lowrider uses that


Hang up and Drive

 

[smc-93]

The Redcat '64 was the first thing to come to mind. It has definitely been done, I think it's mostly for show though.
SuperScale2020 makes a kit that uses a servo on each corner in place of shock hoops and an Arduino to make scale body roll/shake.https://www.superscale2k20.com/
I've never heard of the "winch down" method but if you're looking for performance that sounds like it would be the best and simplest option.

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[XRCDawson]

There is a slightly simpler way to do this as well, a winch down/suck down winch. A winch is mounted on the chassis and the line is connected to the axle so when its reeled in it sucks the body down lowering it.
This is just done for performance (taking on steeper inclines) not looks and its typically just for the front axle.

I did a build a while back with a winch down setup, see post 1: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-9-...uro-x4-2-dumpster-fire-build.html#post6035122

DarkDragonWing on Youtube came up with a 3D printed drift chassis that used servos to adjust the ride height
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdSYmTx4A5Y

Yes that's exactly what I meant! sorry I'm not great at explaining lol. I will definitely check out the thread, thanks for the quick reply !

 

[XRCDawson]

Redcat ‘64 lowrider uses that


Hang up and Drive

yeah i have looked at that, but not muhc performance out of that setup.

 

[XRCDawson]

The Redcat '64 was the first thing to come to mind. It has definitely been done, I think it's mostly for show though.
SuperScale2020 makes a kit that uses a servo on each corner in place of shock hoops and an Arduino to make scale body roll/shake.https://www.superscale2k20.com/
I've never heard of the "winch down" method but if you're looking for performance that sounds like it would be the best and simplest option.

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yes i am curious to see how the winch down method works, and if i can get it to work the way i need it to, so we will see ! thanks for the reply !

 

[ferp420]

ive got a 6th scale build that uses 4 servos in stead of the shock hoops its a 2wd drift truck but i also wanted to run dirt ovals with it hence the servos to control ride hight its pretty simple realy the fronts are on 1 channel and the rear is on another channel im using mg996 servos there slow and clunky but they have a great holding power and metal gears and there only $5 each its not finished yet but ive tested the suspention and it works nice and smooth

 

[TheBakedBeans]

There is a guy on YouTube named Konstantin Bogdanov that does some CRAZY SH*T. He had a project where he used 360 degree servos to make an active suspension kit. I think this is right up your alley. While you are on his channel, check out his video where he make a FULL METAL foil press 1/18 F150. This guy is INSANE! Not to mention his hand cast metal motorcycle. Wow, just wow…

Suspension https://youtu.be/c4UYgDIj5SQ

Foil Press Ford https://youtu.be/TuCsDtQZMJ8

 

[Den72]

There is a guy on YouTube named Konstantin Bogdanov that does some CRAZY SH*T. He had a project where he used 360 degree servos to make an active suspension kit. I think this is right up your alley. While you are on his channel, check out his video where he make a FULL METAL foil press 1/18 F150. This guy is INSANE! Not to mention his hand cast metal motorcycle. Wow, just wow…

Suspension https://youtu.be/c4UYgDIj5SQ

Foil Press Ford https://youtu.be/TuCsDtQZMJ8

These are some amazing builds. Definitely thinks like an engineer!

 

[XRCDawson]

wow yeah thats a super cool account ! thanks for sharing, havent done much on this project as of yet

 

[brianw]

superscale active suspension

https://youtu.be/N7NmPjxmbI4