Speed Calculator

[BrianG]

The new site using the XML data is done, but is in "beta". Changes:


- Moved data from javascript arrays to external XML documents and changed necessary pages to use the different data scheme.

- Tire, differential, motor, and transmission drop down lists have been redesigned to be easier to use. In each, select the company, then another list will appear with selections specific to that company.

- Fixed display bug in Firefox browsers for the shock and dogbone dimension pages.


These changes are currently only available by going to the following test site link:

Test R/C Calculations

Let me know if there are any issues. If all is well, I'll upload all the updates to the regular site.

[BrianG]

Update on the test version:

- Fixed a bug with loading XML files in Google Chrome.

- The data tables page was crashing Firefox, so each data table is now in a seperate page.

- Discovered that Google Chrome will not run "offline", which means downloading the ZIP file of these tools will not work using Chrome. Blame the way Chrome handles XML. IE and FF work fine in either online or offline mode though.

[JERRY2KONE]

It looks great BG, and seems to be much more user friendly. You are really saving us from having to do so much research just to figure specific parameters out. Almost kid proof. Nice work.

[BrianG]

Update:

- Changed pages so they only load the XML files needed for that page. This speeds up load/parse time on pages that don't need certain data.

- Changed the motor data table page so that the table is built only for a specific motor manufacturer, which is selectable via drop down list.

[BrianG]

Thanks Jerry! But the new site isn't all that different than the current release version. The only thing more user-friendly is the ability to select manufacturer, then the model, but that was done mostly to reduce the size of the drop-down list.

SuicideNeil and Richard B (don't know your user name here): I just checked my email and wanted to say thanks!

[FG101C]

Whahh happen. Is the calc still being tweaked, no way to figure out an RC8 gearing at the moment.

Just messin I see where your going with it, looks good.

[thzero]

Gotta agree that it's become much less useful. At very least standard diff and tran ratios should be included for 8th scale truggy/buggy, i.e 43/10 or 43/13, and 1/1 respectively.

Originally Posted by FG101C

Whahh happen. Is the calc still being tweaked, no way to figure out an RC8 gearing at the moment.

Just messin I see where your going with it, looks good.

[suicideneil]

Look harder- the 43/13 & 43/10 ratios are under traxxas > rc-monster revo ( buggy ) & rc-monster revo ( truggy )

I like the new layout, means less searching for the right ratios through a whole long list, just a few seconds longer to open the correct brand's sub menu first.

[thzero]

Because of course that makes complete sense. Traxxas doesn't have either an 8th scale buggy or truggy.

Originally Posted by suicideneil

Look harder- the 43/13 & 43/10 ratios are under traxxas > rc-monster revo ( buggy ) & rc-monster revo ( truggy )

[BrianG]

Constructive criticism is always welcome! I can add a "generic" maufacturer with the typical truggy/buggy diff ratios, but what would constitute a generic transmission?

Also, what would be good generic/typical b/truggy ratios?

And yes, the dropdowns were changed to keep the list at a reasonable length, especially for future growth. I personally don't like scrolling through dozens of "pages" in dd list to find what I'm looking for, so I figured a two-step selection process was the easiest/best solution. Don't forget, you can always simply enter in the ratio number manually. The dd lists are just helpful additions but aren't required.

[BrianG]

By the way, I just looked and there is apparently already generic values for diffs. Look in the "miscellaneous" company.

[thzero]

N/m then I withdraw my objections!

[BrianG]

Update:

Changed the motor XML format a little. Smaller filesize and more logical arrangement.

Added a charger calculator page that helps figure out the minimum chargers specs needed to charge a specific battery.

so, will the rc8t be making it into the "associated" brand or am i missing something.

[thzero]

Like most truggies and buggies, you can use the misc. entry and use the generic 43/13 (buggy) and 43/10 (truggy), and 1/1 transmission entries.

Originally Posted by e-rev project

so, will the rc8t be making it into the "associated" brand or am i missing something.