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by kiklo
Fri 2. Feb 2024 15:57
Forum: Car building
Topic: Independent Front Suspension
Replies: 9
Views: 10131

Re: Independent Front Suspension

IMG_20240202_164228 (Custom).jpg Hi Ned and all. My flex chassis (blue + camera+car) is very forgiving. I have not done a comparison but the flex does seems to make a softer running car. It gives some challenges wrt. radio, so best suited for the ultra-small radioes. Still my other chassis does giv...
by kiklo
Thu 1. Feb 2024 17:16
Forum: Word is free
Topic: Is anybody out there?
Replies: 12
Views: 10973

Re: Is anybody out there?

I'm also working on a revised steering geometri. Have a couple of ideas to try.
by kiklo
Thu 1. Feb 2024 17:14
Forum: Word is free
Topic: Is anybody out there?
Replies: 12
Views: 10973

Re: Is anybody out there?

I'm still in 0.7mm wire. But I can see that using larger wire can be easier to build. Might have to try.
by kiklo
Sat 27. Jan 2024 14:36
Forum: MagRacing Racing
Topic: Killed Myself When I Was Young
Replies: 4
Views: 1285

Re: Killed Myself When I Was Young

Hi Ned.

Picture link are not showing pictures.
Please take the time to upload to the forum. We all love to se your track !
by kiklo
Fri 19. Jan 2024 15:36
Forum: Track building
Topic: Faller tool anyone ?
Replies: 1
Views: 847

Faller tool anyone ?

Hi. Just got this tip from Oscar, one of our newest member in the group. Have any of you used this kind of tool ? https://medien.faller.de/xs_db/DOKUMENT_DB/www/anleitungen/161669_anl_01.pdf https://www.lokschuppen-berlinski.de/elektronica/car-system-technologie/groeffrees-car-systeem-h0-n/EAIaIQobC...
by kiklo
Fri 27. Oct 2023 07:44
Forum: Track building
Topic: BRW4 rebuild with trackpieces.
Replies: 0
Views: 16058

BRW4 rebuild with trackpieces.

I'm working on rebuilding my track using track-section. Limits are like BRW3 ad you can see in videos et. But I'd like to make it more interesting. Also moving the Pit. 1.st doing a 'freehand' layout then moving sections into the drawing and adjusting as needed. WIP Thsi is how far I'm now. BRW4-by-...
by kiklo
Fri 27. Oct 2023 07:03
Forum: Track building
Topic: Routing 12mm mdf / 2023 'Hobbymessen' (hobbyfaire)
Replies: 0
Views: 13464

Routing 12mm mdf / 2023 'Hobbymessen' (hobbyfaire)

Hi all. No, Magracing has not derailed. I have put some effort into the routing design for my Maslow router. I'll share the best I can. Lately I have been using a free CAD tool called LibreCAD. then a program (web based) called Krabzcam (https://mkrabset.github.io/krabzcam/krabzcam/index.html) to ge...
by kiklo
Fri 27. Oct 2023 06:34
Forum: Who are you?
Topic: New member located in the Brisbane area
Replies: 1
Views: 6512

Re: New member located in the Brisbane area

Very nice to have you on the right track Andrew !
I'm more thean happy to helpe you up and raceing.
I don't know of any Australian track but I could be wrong.
I'll soon be posting some thaughts on my newest track design, it might help.
by kiklo
Sun 30. Apr 2023 07:59
Forum: Car building
Topic: Digital slotless magnetic system (DSMS)
Replies: 11
Views: 31367

Re: Digital slotless magnetic system (DSMS)

I tried with a small Delrin ball on the guide to keep the distance. But it was not better.
by kiklo
Thu 27. Apr 2023 16:28
Forum: Car building
Topic: Digital slotless magnetic system (DSMS)
Replies: 11
Views: 31367

Re: Digital slotless magnetic system (DSMS)

I have been testing and think it helps : making a deeper magnet arm so the magnet can sit inside, it will keep the magnet from getting too close to the wire. And bevel it slightly.

And yes, also testing with bearing.
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