Hobao Goes Brushless

[jhautz]

Yea, they way I understand it the Hyper 9 is using a 40T spur gear on the center diff. Makes it easier to get the diff that low for lining up with the 43T front/rear diffs.

A top plate ould take alot of the available "twist" out of the chassis. that twist is important for traction. Although, they do it in 1/10 so it would probably mean going thinner on the bottom chassis plate to get some of the flex back. I think the thicker single plate is probably thougher in the long run. For sure wouldnt want the electric 1/8 stuff to turn into big fragile 1/10 style cars. I acually think that this hyper 9 layout is the closest Ive seen to ideal so far.

The only reason I think they put the ESC up top like that was becasue they were using a gigantuous hobbywing esc and there just wasnt quite enough room down low on the main plate for that big sucker.

[jhautz]

Check out the headline on the OFNA Page!!

http://www.ofna.com/
Hyper 9 E comming soon!!!

Originally Posted by jhautz

Check out the headline on the OFNA Page!!

http://www.ofna.com/
Hyper 9 E comming soon!!!

Why don't they just show it already!? Pictures and info about is available all over the net, and the one is even on ebay already - that one is really tempting me, but I shouldn't. I still need to finish my ST Pro.

twist is important for traction

You're right: some flex is good. Maybe a turnbuckle-style brace above the center drive-shaft to allow twisting but limit bending.

put the ESC up top like that was becasue they were using a gigantuous hobbywing esc

Wonder if an MMM would fit under the servo plate.

[gixxer]

Originally Posted by jhautz

Check out the headline on the OFNA Page!!

http://www.ofna.com/
Hyper 9 E comming soon!!!

good to see. according to there forum the U.S ones wont be here till May. I am tempted to buy one from ebay but since the tekin esc is not here yet I guess I can wait.

Surprised to see the mini is ready to ship though.

Also I believe you are right about the spur. The nitro uses a 40t so I would assume the electric probably does too. Would be great if we could get the slipper in there too. :)