My main concerns about the car were the high driving position and general space for the electronics. There were some handy screws on the front and back so I though those would make good points to attach my own platform. There is also a bit of flex in the chassis now so my additions will need to include re-enforcement.
| {gallery} Car Modifications |
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Before: The car base |
Step 1: After removing the battery box the platform was still quite high |
Stripped: So I stripped it down even further |
Driver: New lower driving position |
Edison: There should be space in the engine compartment for the Edison |
Disaster and repair
Although I'd previously thought that the gearboxes were fine, I noticed that one of the wheels was freewheeling whereas the other side turned as a pair. I opened up the gearbox again and spotted that one of the pinions was rotating freely on it's axle. When I removed it, it split into two.
I looked through my collection of gears and found a replacement, except it was connected to another gear. I sawed it off with a junior hacksaw and it fitted onto the spindle. It was a little loose so I added some cyanoacrylate adhesive (superglue).
Now my vehicle is back on the road and ready for some new electronics.
Previous Posts
[Upcycle It] Interactive Race Car Driver - Plan of action
[Upcycle It] Interactive Race Car Driver - Software
[Upcycle It] Interactive Race Car Driver - Lights
[Upcycle It] Interactive Race Car Driver - Detailed Plan
[Upcycle It] Interactive Race Car Driver - Edison
[Upcycle It] Interactive Race Car Driver - Drive Motor Testing
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