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| vtsteam:
Yes, thinking it over is good. It does mount up. And maybe someone else will have a lead on a less expensive way -- I'm going to look into that mention of an alternator conversion for a kiddie car. Sounds interesting. |
| vtsteam:
Coming at it from the opposite direction, it looks like R/C modelers have been using ESC's to power auto alternators as motors. Here's a really extensive thread on the topic: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=905411 also, large ESC's can be had for considerably less than the place I linked to, if you are willing to purchase direct from China. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RC-Model-Airplane-Helicopter-60A-Brushless-Motor-Speed-Controller-ESC-SL025-/251528990050?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item3a904bcd62 |
| S. Heslop:
Alright, ordered the motor, speed controller, and servo tester. Thanks for the help. Y'know I'm always amazed that you can order things for as little as £2 from China and still have free delivery. |
| John Rudd:
Well I hope your order is fulfilled.... :scratch: Giant shark use to be Giantcod, run by Rob Carpenter until he sold up... Gs is now owned by the same outfit that publishes ME MEW mags.... They've been transferring stock ready to hike up prices in line with other retailers....So our cheap products from China are drying up.....sadly.... |
| vtsteam:
Well I assumed a UK outfit would be more reliable than an overseas one, and more easily accountable if not. Apologies if that is a questionable seller. They list the part in stock and I don't see why they wouldn't ship it. But I don't know local sellers there like I do here. If there are any problems, similar motors are available from Chinese sources, and I think HobbyKing UK, (though I'm no fan of HK and would likely recommend others if ordering direct from China). I'm guessing Steve paid by PayPal, or credit card, so if it isn't shipped within a week he can speak to them locally, or cancel and purchase elsewhere. |
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