6v motors

[d4vew557]

I'm finding after about 5 minutes of use of my dozer the motors in the tamiya double gearbox are getting quite hot.

Looking at the specs it seems they are 3v motors does any one know of any direct replacements for these motors that are 6v, ideally from a uk supplier.

Thanks.

[d4vew557]

That is an option, i would prefer to stick with the battery i have if possible.

[motocrawler]

Try Pololu.com they have direct replacement motors for the tamiya gearboxes.

http://www.pololu.com/product/1117

[d4vew557]

Cheers. The ones in the link aren't in the uk and i was trying to avoid international shipping if possible. However using the info from the link you posted i have found a uk supplier of those pololu motors.

[motocrawler]

Cheers. The ones in the link aren't in the uk and i was trying to avoid international shipping if possible. However using the info from the link you posted i have found a uk supplier of those pololu motors.

Cheers! That is the best thing about this forum, it will at least point you in the right direction where you can find what you are looking for.

[ricm]

try www.technobotsonline.com

they are a UK supplier based in Hampshire

look under 'motors' - they stock Pololu motors plus the biggest range I can find for motors and gearmotors generally....covering all voltage ranges, from 3v up to 12v. You are certain to find something to replace what you have, or even upgrade.

Despite being in Australia, I order from them. First class service, they normally post same or next day

[d4vew557]

I ended up going with this company
http://proto-pic.co.uk/

Its the first time i've used them so we will see what they are like.