I was also considering that idea, of detaching the generator and placing an alternator on the shaft. I was also talking today with someone at work and also said to use and inverter and have a battery bank and that act as my onboard charger to the battery bank. But i do like the alternator idea, i didn't even think of a 24v alternator either. I got the gen for free, so i really wanted to incorporate the gen or atleast the engine. Also, for all those asking why I'd like to use a gas setup, I'm looking for a long running system, because we go offroading alot, and we are also gonna have fun with it out on the trails and all. So no loss of power in our span would be great. We may build 2 tanks if my younger brother is interested and mess around on the trails and campsites. Thank you for the 24vdc idea, I could find motors with good torque with that voltage and really put it to the test. Anymore suggestions would be great, or even links to places I could find these parts. Thanks all. again.
On Monday, February 27, 2012 5:43:27 PM UTC-6, Jacob wrote: > > I was thinking about it and researching it. Why not take a small > motor, hookup a 24vdc alternator and regulator and have that as your > charger to your batteries. Simple, elegant design. I think I am going > to look more seriously into that vs a gas-engine>to gearbox > arrangement. > > On Feb 27, 3:35 pm, [email protected] wrote: > > In a message dated 2/27/2012 3:52:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > > > > [email protected] writes: > > > > A major boxstore near me was fixing their handcards and I got about > > 100 wheels with bearings for free last week. I am going to use some of > > them for my guides. Some are going to be trashed because they are too > > heavyduty and heavy. > > > > free is always nice! > > > > as for those other wheels you were going to get rid of, could they be > used > > to make a cart for towing your equipment around in or some sort of a > sled > > in case to have to pull your tank out of a field back to your vehicle? > > > > or if your really looking to just get rid of them, why not post pictures > of > > them here and ask who wants them > > > > Chris > > > > -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
