5th scale RC CNC Parts project
Hi -
I am fairly new to CNC'ing and I am trying to convert a 5th scale gas RC car to electric. I need to CNC a motor plate and bottom plate. Along with making some other supports to hold the gearbox. I wanted to make a post about my project and hopefully people here will be able to give me some advice and ideas for what I am working on. I will post updates on progress here.
We will be using the clutch assembly off the gas engine and attach it to the electric motor. This part has already been done. It is extremely important to be able to get the clutch assemble dead center of gear box. To do this, I have to make it where I can adjust the motor up/down/left/right.
Normally with electric cars the motor would also act as the brakes. We will be using propper disk brakes for this electric project.
I will be drawing parts in AutoCAD and CNC'ing them on my mill.
From the pictures you can see the screw holes on opposite side of the gear box. Those are what I will use for the left/right adjustments for the motor. The up/down adjustments will be done from the motor plate I make.
Pictures of the CNC Mill and 5th scale RC car are attached to this post. The mill is a Sieg Micro Mill with a 3 axis CNC kit from SimplyCNC.com.
I would appreciate any advice and recommendations. The parts will be made from 6061 aluminum.
Cheers -
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