Who follows the 1" per rev. gearing rule (rollout ratio)?

[_paralyzed_]

its redundant. it doesn't necessarily complicate things but we are already utilizing a way of assuring safe setups. had we used "rollout" first that is what we would use, instead we just gear for a conservative speed. you're several years too late to show us a way of protecting our setups.

nothing against you or the rollout rule. if you want to use it, so be it. most of us just aim for our desired conservative top speed. BrianG is a frickin' genious and is uber helpful, he may add it anyway just to be thorough.

nobody's hatin', stick around, it's all about brushless here!

[simplechamp]

I didn't think anyone was hating really. I just don't see the harm in adding it, it will help some people. You have a tendancy, at least in this case, to express your own opinions as those of the whole group. I understand if rollout ratio doesn't interest you, but give others a chance todecide for themselves.

I may be several years late to show you and other veteran members a way to protect your systems, but what about new members that join? They should have an opportunity to learn about using rollout ratio to properly gear their vehicle. It doesn't hurt to give people options to look at gearing a little differently, especially new members.

BrianG: Excellent! Thanks a lot

paralyzed just so you know I don't mean to be antagonistic, and do respect your desire to stick with what you are comfortable with. There will always be differences of opinion, no big deal.

[BrianG]

FYI, I am in the process of adding the code as we speak. I'm also doing a few other updates at the same time, so I should hopefully have the new version up by tomorrow...

[_paralyzed_]

It's all good, and I figured BrianG would add it^ I did kind of speak for everybody, sorry. (God complex) But you sound very knowledgeable and its always good to see newer members. Happy r/c'ing!

[simplechamp]

It's nice to be able to debate a subject with someone with out it turning into "u r teh lame idi0t go to h3ll!1!1!!" like it often times does in online forums!

[BrianG]

FYI, the update has been uploaded. Let me know if it is confusing or anything...

[_paralyzed_]

Originally Posted by simplechamp

It's nice to be able to debate a subject with someone with out it turning into "u r teh lame idi0t go to h3ll!1!1!!" like it often times does in online forums!

That's why this is the only forum I'm on (except nudecelebforum)

[simplechamp]

Originally Posted by BrianG

FYI, the update has been uploaded. Let me know if it is confusing or anything...

Did you consider listing the actual rollout value in the results with all the other calculated values? Then as you played around with different variables you could see how it affected your rollout. And you could still use the gearing table to find what would put you at 1:1

The two values are already there, so I suppose anyone who wanted to could divide it themselves (what I have been doing) but it would save that extra step.

[redshift]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

That's why this is the only forum I'm on (except nudecelebforum)

Sounds like a real wellspring of knowledge there H... is that even real? (no I'm not checking, but I'm sure the kids will)

And champ.. some of these guys are impossible to please.......

Originally Posted by BrianG

FYI, the update has been uploaded. Let me know if it is confusing or anything...

Just wanted to take the opportunity to thank Brian for the speed calculator. Its probably saved all of us hours of number crunching! The hidden warnings about the 45mph is a good and welcome idea.

Since you're including the calculation for the recommended pinion for 1:1 rollout ratio, maybe it would be a good idea to include the little bit about (tire circumference) / (gear reduction ratio) in either the discriptions or a displayed calculation?

.dk

[_paralyzed_]

Originally Posted by redshift

Sounds like a real wellspring of knowledge there H... is that even real? (no I'm not checking, but I'm sure the kids will)

And champ.. some of these guys are impossible to please.......

it's real! I'm _paralyzed_ there as well!