Rule Zero
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Built By | Mark Mellors |
Theme | Fire Engine |
First Race | EMF 2018? |
Current Status | Active |
Motor | Vevor? |
ESC | Vevor? |
Battery | ?? |
Transmission | ??:?? Chain |
Contact | @MarkMellors |
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Background

The name comes from the 0th rule of Hitchin Hackspace - Rule Zero - Do Not Be On Fire! The theme of the body is based around a fire engine from local Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue, constructed from a PVC pipe frame, ABS sheets, and printed vinyl?
Construction
How is the chassis constructed?
Steering? Geometry?
Where are your wheels, tyres, hubs, axles from?
How do your brakes work?
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Powertrain
10-12Ah, 12S Multistar lipos from Hobbyking, or custom 20ah Eig cell packs with BMS. (details?) 2kw scooter motor & 1.5kw ebike controller. (details?) Source: https://vevor.co.uk/brushless-dc-motor-c_11227/48v-1800w-brushless-motor-controller-throttle-grip-powerful-quad-p_010700081791
Details of chain and gear ratio?

Other Features

Sound? Lights? Remote steering? Great on two wheels!
Race Results
BOM
Item | Cost | Total |
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Motor | £xx | £xx |
Wheels | £xx | |
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Limitations
Slicks have limited grip in mud, but does corner well in almost all other conditions.
Resources
Twitter Account @MarkMellors
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