Battery Buggy B

[shrewdPanther46]

it generally will accelerate the entire time before it begins to decelerate...

maybe it hits top speed for a very short period of time

[sciolyrules107]

I feel like that's the general norm with cars, our previous car accelerated after start and stopped (and skidded) once brakes were applied, but now we have a new one, so I don't know. How fast did yours run?

[shrewdPanther46]

I have a pretty competitive car time wise. If you want to know specifics, please PM.

[nebulamew]

Does anybody have the new rules for Battery Buggy?

[reed303]

Does anybody have the new rules for Battery Buggy?

What "new rules" ?
The current 2018 rules are available for download at
https://store.soinc.org/us/page/manuals ... llfilter=1

There is 1 clarification at:
https://www.soinc.org/events/rules-clarifications

There are several FAQs at:
https://www.soinc.org/battery-buggy-1

[MadCow2357]

Wondering what your Battery Buggy weights and speeds came out to. I have a wooden one that weighs 3 pounds, but it can travel the target distance in about 3 seconds. Powered by a 12V 2250 rpm Pololu 25D. The driving axle spins at 1125 rpm, and I am using 3 7/8 diameter Banebots wheels (T81).

[MadCow2357]

Just out of curiosity... how fast do your cars travel for a distance of 12 meters?

Normally, after the car starts does it remain at a constant speed or does it accelerate?

3 seconds. But my wingnut seems to not be hitting the microswitch, so I have to get that fixed before testing.

[cheese]

I know this was talked about earlier this season, but what are u guys using for bearings/bushings. I am currently using ball bearings, but some said that plastic bushings should work fine. Thoughts?

[sciolyrules107]

I know this was talked about earlier this season, but what are u guys using for bearings/bushings. I am currently using ball bearings, but some said that plastic bushings should work fine. Thoughts?

We use ball bearings in our car. Plastic Bushings will be but depending on the type, might not be as sturdy. Also, it's a pain to take your car apart just to replace the bearings/bushings unless you're building a new one

[shrewdPanther46]

Bushings work perfectly fine, and make life quite a bit easier and are more cost effective.