| Proto - RC Speed Car |
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| The idea behind the Proto1 The original idea was to build a 1/10 scale radio controlled model car which would be both extremely fast in a straight line as well as, with a few modifications, being a good performer on the touring circuit. Obviously these two requirements put certain compromises on the design such that it can not be perfect at either task, however with a few interchangeable parts I think it can be respectable at both. The Proto1, "first prototype" was designed over a period of about five weeks on paper. Then, after all of the necessary commercial parts were ordered and received, manufacture began. Read about the whole process in these pages. Total work time was about 4 months. SPECIFICATIONS Width: 200mm Wheelbase: 254mm, 10" Chassis: 2.9mm woven carbon-glass-carbon plate Front suspension: Inboard pushrod activated coil-over oil, adjustable caster, camber, toe. Rear suspension: Cantilever mounted rear pod with coil-over oil shock |
| Stages of Proto1 project |
| Who I am |
| Dave Beeby |
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| About me: I work in engineering and R+D, I did my degree in physics. I am 24 years old and my interests are mountain biking and all forms of RC, model engineering, and high-output electric power systems. |
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| RC SPEED CARS background -What I am trying to beat |
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| Custom machining info -How I started this custom work, including pics of parts made for my BL-STAMPEDE |
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| All information and images on this site are Copyright - David Beeby: 2001-2004 |
| Proto 2 - SECOND PROTOTYPE complete Its been a while (over a year) since the start of the Proto1 project. The second prototype has much improved rocker front suspension and a full aerodynamic ground-effect undertray. |
| Proto2 is here! Read how it is different - and better than the original Proto1 |
| Magnetodynamic damper Idea for replacement of oil dampers in R/C cars, and allowing active suspension control |
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| New project - Super-TWIN21 BAJA SUPERBUGGY Updated 31Aug'05 |
| UPDATES AUG'05, Baja superbuggy project complete APR'04, First Baja pics up! DEC'03, New project - BAJA RACER MAR'03, speed-run timer progress |