Powered all-thread and nut lift

[Thorsteenster]

Originally Posted by steamer

Like playing pool, it's all about the angles. When the slider starts to push it's basicaly trying to push the front end out of the box. Because of the rear hinge, the box has no were to go but up and it does real fast. As the slider goes through the middle and the screw rpm remains the same it looks slower because of the lift angle. Should design a compensator circuit gives max torque at the start, and as the amps start to drop off mid lift, it brings the voltage up to increase the screw rpm making it look more consistent . I'm sure someone on here should be able come up with a circuit. If not, I'll put some thought into it when I get into my dump build.
Rob

Now that would be sweet, if that's something you can do, just being you thought of it I'm guessing you can, than by all means!

Originally Posted by Mustang

I used the Carson sissor style unit in my King Hauler dump truck. It is very smooth and powerful plus it's speed remains constant. It's designed for their trailer so it takes a bit of modification to fit between Tamiya frame rails but I found it well worth the work.

That's what I'm planning on trying on mine, a scissor lift. Seem you get the best lift for the shortest stroke. I couldn't find it on Carson's site, have a link?

[Mustang]

I have a devil of a time with Carson's site too. I got mine from PMD. It's in their Tamiya accessories section.

[Thorsteenster]

Originally Posted by Mustang

I have a devil of a time with Carson's site too. I got mine from PMD. It's in their Tamiya accessories section.

Yup, found it, and wow, $188. Yeah, I'll be working on my own design lol. They are nice though, and certainly worth the money I'm sure.