Moxy articulated dump truck

[RCLogger]

Jordy, I have the Mil-Spec tires on order as well, they are very close in size and width to the ones I have on my ADT now.
This motor would have super power and a nice speed with the size of tire you are going with.. http://www.robotshop.ca/cytron-12v-3...gearmotor.html

greg

[TheMachinist]

I was looking at the 58 rpm ( Lou sent me a link) motors for more speed but I'm not sure I need it. The tires will be ordered tommorow, and I'll make some decisions about the motors soon.
I was also thinking of a 17 rpm 277 ounce motor to use on the screw drive for the dump box.
I guess I'll have my lunch hours at work filled for the next while making parts and pieces. I have 2 chucks for small parts I can put in and take out of the shop lathes in a hurry without disturbing the work piece.
I also think we just got in 20' of 2 1/2" round aluminum for stock. It's 6061L and is fairly free machining so I'll start knocking out some rims with planetary covers.

[steamer]

Hi Jordy. Just a small piece of advice. Don't waste your money with the slow rpm motor. The motor you saw in mine at Greg's was same 34 rpm as the link he posted. When you think about using 10/32 all thread that's only 1" per minute,and it's way to slow. I upped it to 253 rpm 153 oz,in, same supplier and it will still lift over 30 lb, no problem. And it does it in about 20 seconds, much better. Just finished installing a micro switch on it for the down stop and it's running well. Been thinking about making a bronze nut for it as am not sure how long the furniture nut will last, as it's steel on steel. I covered the screw with heavy duty anti seize, but now it will probably pick up dust. On the plus side it sure runs smoother. Hope this helps.
Rob