Battery Buggy B

[scifipi]

This is my first year of scioly/Battery Buggy. Does anyone have some tips for me? We've all been to many Battery Buggy meets, though our coach hasn't received the kits or anything like that yet. Our coach is nice, though at the first meet he made us watch an hour (or more) long Powerpoint on everything. My friends and I nearly fell asleep, though we did manage to learn throughout the weeks. Battery Buggy is amazing!!!

[robotman]

start by reading through this thread there is a good amount of information
than read the Battery Buggy Wiki

than if you have specific questions we will try to answer them

[scifipi]

start by reading through this thread there is a good amount of information
than read the Battery Buggy Wiki

than if you have specific questions we will try to answer them

Thanks! This website has everything, doesn't it?

[Bjsong]

Which is better?
1. Rear wheel drive with front brake
2. Front wheel drive with rear brake

[fmtiger124]

I have no real knowledge of battery buggy, but based off of scrambler, I would suggest front wheel drive with back break, a front break depending on your speed could cause the car to flip over, while a back break has no such risk.

[fleet130]

Which is better?
1. Rear wheel drive with front brake
2. Front wheel drive with rear brake

I would suggest brakes and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) both be located on the front axle. It doesn't matter much which axle is the driven one, but in most cases it's mechanically easier to make it the one without DME (the rear axle).

When the brakes are applied, weight shifts from the rear axle onto the front axle. Less weight on the rear axle means less friction between its wheels and the floor. With less friction there will be more wheel slippage (skid), decreasing the accuracy of rear axle mounted DME.

It could be argued that, during acceleration, front axle DME is less accurate; however, DME usually requires very little friction to operate so it isn't usually significant.

If the vehicle's center of mass is lower and behind the front axle, it's less important which axle is which. It also reduces or eliminates the problem of the vehicle flipping over on its nose when the brakes are applied.

[Bjsong]

I am also wondering which wheel configuration is better for RWD battery buggy
big wheels in the front or back or should all four wheel be the same size
also what is the recommended gearing of the vehicle

[scifipi]

On my J.V battery buggy, all of the wheels are the same size, though I'm not sure what is better.

[scifipi]

Anyone else know?

[omar565]

Does anyone know which Tamiya Gearbox i should use
I'm planning using a Twin-Motor Gearbox.
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