These wouldn't be for drive motors. A stepper setup wouldn't be worth it unless you're using computer control to try to precisely control the position of the tank. I plan on doing that eventually, but even I don't plan on doing the drive motors like this. Really, the torque needed for the tracks is more servo territory anyway.
Mass produced hobby servos make steppers impractical for us up to a certain point. 1/4 scale servos beat out steppers for elevation, and I'm not sure the precision is worth it for turret rotation for most tanks. NOw, when nerds like me put computer targeting in a tank, it makes more sense, but I'm not sure it returns enough benefit for most people. This would be of more interest for robot folk. You can get some crazy torque in a stepper, but it costs a lot more than the scooter motors and such people generally use. -- 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
