Building a Solar Powered R/C car

Step 4 Pre-Finalization Testing and Assembly

This is by far the most critical step and do not skip.

Attach the RC10L parts to the chassis:

Attach the T-plate and Shock and Mount to the Chassis mount. Make sure the Tweak Screws are set to prevent the plate from rocking.

Attach the POWER POD to the T-plate using only the Outer screw holes, not the center hole. Attach the Shock to the upper POD and Plug in the servo extension to the RX.

Insert the Wheel Assemblies. Connect the steering linkages to the servo and steering block. Align the wheels with the servo horn being centered.

Time for TEST DRIVING.

Connect a battery similar voltage and power rating as the solar panel. Test the car in many driving situations. Full speed, slow starts, hard starts, sweeping corners, chicanes, and full switch back corners. Make sure wheel alignment is good and tire ware is minimal.

Don't just be content with the car, make sure it is 100% perfect in handling. Fixing problems will only get harder later.

If the car is a pleasure to drive then foam at this point could be coated or painted. Make sure the covering is FOAM SAFE

Comments

[curaloco]

Wow, great project, in the video the car gets pretty good speed. I am impressed!

[brightwhite]

So far the car goes 35kph without changing the damaged panels or the gearing for the increased power of the comming summer sun! I should have this baby up to 40kph this summer. That would make this car the fastest ever Solar R/C Cup car.