Vermes
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Chassis, two servos and receiver come from the car Subaru Party from Radio Control. This is not a toy, but unfortunately, poor RC model. The main thing is to significantly reduce the car. Previously wheels reached a half further. Drive was turned 180 degrees so that the wheels are closer (originally the engine was in front of the rear wheels) and moved to the front with stuffing up the electronics. This resulted in a very agile car, which thanks to its ideal size is suitable for home use.
Tires were replaced with tires with improved grip. Standard ones were slipping too much on the slippery surfaces at home. The speed regulator was replaced with a programmable electronic (waterproof) one form Traxxas (the pistol transmitter was also produced by this company).
The camera is located on the servo connected to the same channel as the servo for steering the wheels, so the image can be controlled by turning the wheels. The image can be received in a TV. The camera can be powered by 9V battery, but this solution is not very well, because of short lifetime of the battery. Better idea is to use an accumulator 9,6V, as in presented device.
The rear bumper is the chassis that was originally, before the modifications. After shortening the car, it is good to bend it to gain some protection of the engine.
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Link to original thread (useful attachment) – SpeedSpyCam v2 - projekt auta z kamerą niskim kosztem