hey Joe, crazy R/C PC idea...

eTiMaGo · 12-10-2000, 11:43 AM

This might sound compleely crazy... But you're an R/C fan, right? imagine a small, very light aluminium or maybe even balsa computer case, sticking a pair or maybe four BIIG 172 or 200mm fans on the sides. Add four casters or wheels

Now, install the RC receiver and a speed controler for the fans, and somehow create a steering mechanism... get my idea? who wants to carry the pc about?

problem is getting the fans the juice... or maybe just have a drivetrain and rear wheel drive...

OK now this is pure fantasy: wings........

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syran · 12-10-2000, 01:18 PM

Humm, If someone figures out how to build it, and they don't want to charge too much, I think I'd be intrested... be alot of fun... Only problem, it really needs to be like a whole desk, since we have monitors and everything else to tote around too.

Joe · 12-10-2000, 01:30 PM

Well if I had space in DH3 I would. I mean I have a few spare Engines for my R/C stuff and it wouldnt be too hard to rig up one of my Nitro setups on a dolly that you drive the PC in with .. But Electric would be prefered as you cant drive into a closed building with a nitro engine on... ( the exaust is toxic)

hhmmmm

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eTiMaGo · 12-10-2000, 01:36 PM

yeah but think about weight too! the DH3 is an awesome case, but seriously how much does it weigh? would an RC motor be able to atually overcome the inertia? I think you'll need something small and light.. as for monitors, well.... either carry or get LCD...

Joe · 12-10-2000, 01:55 PM

DH3 weighs easily over 85lbs. True, it would be hard, but I am thinking of I rigged a 1/8"scale buggy with the correct gear ratio you could do it. Those 1/8" scale have some killer breaks in em also. hmmm

eTiMaGo · 12-10-2000, 02:01 PM

wow that's pretty heavy! like half my weight! i ought to get two RC cars, strap them under each shoe and roll away

but if you have a motor that can move that, wow.

Imagine sitting on the PC and moving with it too... use a steering wheel though!!

man i's 2am my mind is going wild

Joe · 12-10-2000, 02:27 PM

Its lunch time here

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eTiMaGo · 12-11-2000, 06:11 AM

and now it's about 4 am for you!

12-10-2000, 11:43 AM	#1
eTiMaGo Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: KL, Malaysia Posts: 75	hey Joe, crazy R/C PC idea... This might sound compleely crazy... But you're an R/C fan, right? imagine a small, very light aluminium or maybe even balsa computer case, sticking a pair or maybe four BIIG 172 or 200mm fans on the sides. Add four casters or wheels Now, install the RC receiver and a speed controler for the fans, and somehow create a steering mechanism... get my idea? who wants to carry the pc about? problem is getting the fans the juice... or maybe just have a drivetrain and rear wheel drive... OK now this is pure fantasy: wings........ [This message has been edited by eTiMaGo (edited 12-10-2000).]

12-10-2000, 01:18 PM	#2
syran Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: hinesville, Ga 31313 Posts: 96	Humm, If someone figures out how to build it, and they don't want to charge too much, I think I'd be intrested... be alot of fun... Only problem, it really needs to be like a whole desk, since we have monitors and everything else to tote around too.

12-10-2000, 01:30 PM	#3
Joe The Pro/Life Support System Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,041	Well if I had space in DH3 I would. I mean I have a few spare Engines for my R/C stuff and it wouldnt be too hard to rig up one of my Nitro setups on a dolly that you drive the PC in with .. But Electric would be prefered as you cant drive into a closed building with a nitro engine on... ( the exaust is toxic) hhmmmm ------------------ C-ya Joe - Owner/Editor www.ProCooling.com Where the Completely Addicted Come to Cool Off Somebody set up us the bomb.

12-10-2000, 01:36 PM	#4
eTiMaGo Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: KL, Malaysia Posts: 75	yeah but think about weight too! the DH3 is an awesome case, but seriously how much does it weigh? would an RC motor be able to atually overcome the inertia? I think you'll need something small and light.. as for monitors, well.... either carry or get LCD...

12-10-2000, 01:55 PM	#5
Joe The Pro/Life Support System Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,041	DH3 weighs easily over 85lbs. True, it would be hard, but I am thinking of I rigged a 1/8"scale buggy with the correct gear ratio you could do it. Those 1/8" scale have some killer breaks in em also. hmmm

12-10-2000, 02:01 PM	#6
eTiMaGo Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: KL, Malaysia Posts: 75	wow that's pretty heavy! like half my weight! i ought to get two RC cars, strap them under each shoe and roll away but if you have a motor that can move that, wow. Imagine sitting on the PC and moving with it too... use a steering wheel though!! man i's 2am my mind is going wild

12-10-2000, 02:27 PM	#7
Joe The Pro/Life Support System Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,041	Its lunch time here ------------------ C-ya Joe - Owner/Editor www.ProCooling.com Where the Completely Addicted Come to Cool Off Somebody set up us the bomb.

12-11-2000, 06:11 AM	#8
eTiMaGo Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: KL, Malaysia Posts: 75	and now it's about 4 am for you!

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