Rule Zero

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Rule Zero
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?

Wooden chassis
Wooden body
Steering components

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

EventDriverPositionClass
EMF 2022190 - Moxie
EMF 2022299 - Overall
Fully Charged Live 2021500 - Full Size - Piloted
Fully Charged Live 2021590 - Moxie
Fully Charged Live 2021599 - Overall
Fully Charged Live 2023Mark390 - Moxie
Scrumpy Cup 2022500 - Full Size - Piloted
Scrumpy Cup 2022690 - Moxie
Scrumpy Cup 2022799 - Overall
Scrumpy Cup 2023Mark390 - Moxie

BOM

Item Cost Total
Motor £xx £xx
Wheels £xx
... ...

Limitations

Slicks have limited grip in mud, but does corner well in almost all other conditions.


Resources

Twitter Account @MarkMellors

Mark’s website



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