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by its rigidity, precision and ability. 4. Improve Circular Edge Display Quality on ProE/Creo
The design of such RC cars has become a great market in the western
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This project involves the design of the chassis and steering system of a 3cc
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IC engine powered radio control car and to match its performance with
7. Duplex Bearing Arrangements - Back to Back, Face
that of the originally available components.
to Face and Tandem
The main objectives of this project are
To design a specific chassis system to accommodate all the 8. Process of Steel Making Video from Start to Finish
components of the RC car to be mounted on to it. 9. Comparison of Gear Efficiencies - Spur, Helical,
The design of the steering system which should be capable of Bevel, Worm, Hypoid, Cycloid
steering the car like the already available mechanism and also to 10. Press Fit Pressure Calculator – Optimize Your
eliminate the ball joints present in the steering mechanism. Interference/Transition Fit Design
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nitro methane, methanol, and oil (in most cases a blend of castor oil and A Car Engine
synthetic oil). These are referred to as "nitro" cars.
About Car Race
Further these cars can be classified as Off-road and on-road models. Off-
road models, which are built with fully-functional off-road suspensions,
can be used on various types of terrain. In comparison, on-road cars,
which generally have a limited or non-existent suspension, are strictly
limited to smooth, paved surfaces
1.2 IC Engine Powered Car:
An R/C car can be powered by motors or engines. The cars that are
powered with engines are called as Nitro-powered RC car. They use
methanol as a basic fuel with a percentage of nitro methane as booster and
castor oil for lubrication.
Fuel-powered engines allow model cars to reach moderate speeds
unmodified. Maximum power is generally achieved at medium to high
speeds and a slightly slower throttle response than electrically powered
vehicles are to be expected. Electric motors effectively produce
instantaneous torque, where nitro engines, like full-sized gasoline engines,
take time for the engine to spool up and for the clutch to engage. Nitro-
(and fuel) powered cars may be refueled and returned to action in a few
seconds, as opposed to electrics needing to remove the body shell and
battery fasteners to replace a discharged battery. Nitro cars are completely
air cooled, and may be run continuously with no need to take breaks for
cooling down. Nitro cars tend to be larger than electric cars on average
1.3 Principle of Operation:
Radio-controlled cars use a common set of components for their control
and operation. All cars require a transmitter, which has the joysticks for
control, or in pistol grip form, a trigger for throttle and a wheel for turning,
and a receiver which sits inside the car. The receiver changes the radio
signal broadcast from the transmitter into suitable electrical control
signals for the other components of the control system. Most radio systems
utilize amplitude modulation for the radio signal and encode the control
positions with pulse width modulation. Upgraded radio systems are
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available that use the more robust frequency modulation and pulse code
modulation. The radio is wired up to either electronic speed controls or
servomechanisms which perform actions such as throttle control, braking,
steering, and on some cars, engaging either forward or reverse gears.
Electronic speed controls and servos are commanded by the receiver
through pulse width modulation; pulse duration sets either the amount of
current that an electronic speed control allows to flow into the electric
motor or sets the angle of the servo. On the models the servo is attached to
at least the steering mechanism; rotation of the servo is mechanically
changed into a force which steers the wheels on the model, generally
through adjustable turnbuckle linkages. Servo savers are integrated into all
steering linkages and some nitro throttle linkages. A servo saver is a
flexible link between the servo and its linkage that protects the servo's
internal gears from damage during impacts or stress.
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Engine
Most gas R/C models use a 2- or 4-stroke glow engine, sized specifically
for that model. Glow engines have a simple ignition system that uses a
glow plug rather than a spark plug so there’s no coil, magneto or points.
The glow plug is heated by a battery-operated glow starter. When fuel
enters the combustion chamber, it’s ignited by the heated glow plug and
with that, the engine springs to life, instantly gaining the momentum to
continue running after all the starter accessories are removed. The
engine’s carburetor supplies the fuel and air needed for combustion. It
has several adjustments. A rotating throttle arm controls the amount of
fuel and air that enters the combustion chamber. The high-speed needle
valve controls the mix or proportions of fuel vs. air at mid- to high-speeds.
The idle mixture screw is similar to the high-speed needle valve, except
that it controls the mix of fuel and air when the engine is only idling.
2.2 Glow plugs
Glow plugs
A gasoline combustion engine uses a spark plug to ignite the fuel-air
mixture within the compression chamber, so a glow or nitro engine uses a
small glow plug. Although the plug needs to be heated up using a glow
plug igniter initially, once the engine is running, the heat generated
within the combustion chamber keeps the plug glowing constantly and is
thus able to ignite the fuel-air mixture on each revolution.
To start a glow plug engine, a small direct current (around 1.5 volts) is
applied to the glow plug, initially heating the filament. The engine is then
spun from the outside to introduce fuel to the chamber. Once the fuel has
ignited and the engine is running, the electrical connection is removed.
Each combustion keeps the plug's filament glowing hot, allowing it to
ignite the next charge, thus sustaining the power cycle.
Technically a glow plug engine is similar to a diesel engine in that it uses
internal heat to ignite the fuel, but since the ignition timing is not
controlled by fuel injection (as in an ordinary diesel), or electrically (as in a
spark ignition engine), it must be adjusted by changing fuel/air mixture
and plug/coil design. A richer mixture will tend to cool the filament and so
retard ignition, slowing the engine. This "configuration" can also be
adjusted by using varying plug designs for a more exact thermal control.
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2.3 Fuel
Glow engines cannot be operated with the same gasoline you get at a filling
station pump. They require a special fuel, called “glow fuel”. It contains
methanol as the base, with varying amounts of nitro methane to increase
the energy that the fuel can provide. Oil, pre-mixed into the fuel, lubricates
and protects the tiny engine as it pounds out amazing power. The mixture
of the fuel is 85% methanol and 15% castor oil.
2.4 Carburetor
Carburetor
Sitting at the front of the engine on top of the crankshaft is the
carburetor, which is the part of the engine that introduces the fuel into
the crankcase. The fuel / air mixture is ignited by a glow plug which is
screwed into the top of the cylinder head.
3. Chassis & Suspensions:
The chassis should be light in weight, strong and also able to accommodate
all the components. It can be made of aluminum or carbon graphite. The
chassis should bear the whole weight of the car. So it should be rigid and
also accommodate the other forces acting on it.
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Rear suspensions
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The chassis has very minimal flex and is very rigid. The chassis is hand
worked in a tincture shop and all the holes and the spur clearance and
starter box provisions are drilled to match with the required dimension to
suit the layout of the car.
The raw material taken was Aluminium 6061 and of thickness 3mm.
Then the various processes that were done on the sheet were
1. Cutting and parting off : The chassis was cut to the required
dimension with the help of the readymade chassis
2. Drilling: The required holes for the mounting of the various
components were measured and then drilled on to the chassis
3. Slot Drilling: The slots for the flywheel for starting and stopping
the engine are also provided. It was machined using a hand drill
4. The corner bends were provided in order to prevent the flexing
and bending of the member
5. The slots were also given for the mounting of the servo motors in
position.
The fabricated chassis proved to withstand the various forces like the
vertical bending, Longitudinal torsion, lateral bending and Horizontal
lozenging.
5. STEERING MECHANISMS:
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Steering Components
Stud
The component in Fig 5.1 is fastened with the stud and on the other end is
a freely rotating member which will be fastened with the hub on one end
and to the servo link on the other end. It will provide the two DOF and also
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is easy to fabricate.
5.2 Steering Link Assembly
It bears some similarity with a universal joint but how ever the application
part is new!!! The brown member is a stud on which two brackets are
screwed into. Then the green member is a ‘free to oscillate’ kind of member
which will effectively allow both the degrees of freedom that a ball and
socket joint would do.
Steering links
The links shown here will be substituted instead of the ball and socket
joints. The small member is the member that will move both in X and Y
directions and the bigger member is the coupling member.
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OS ENGINE
6.1 Specifications:
DISPLACEMENT: .183ci (3.008cc)
BHP: 2.27 at 31,761 rpm
TORQUE: 84.58 in.-oz. at 24,000 rpm
BORE: .629 in. (15.97mm)
STROKE: .590 in. (14.986mm)
PORTS: 5-port
Practical rpm: 3,000-34,000
CRANKSHAFT O.D.: .471 in. (11.963mm)
CRANKSHAFT I.D.: 305 in. (7.747mm)
CRANKSHAFT PIN: .175 in. (4.445mm)
PIPE: X12 Turbo
PLUG: O.S. Turbo P3
ENGINE TEMP: 230°F
EGT: 625°F
HEAD SHIMS: (1) .007 in., (1) .0035 in.
HEAD VOLUME: .21cc
POWER STROKE: .370 in. (9.398mm)
COMPRESSION RATIO(S): Trapped 7.89:1 Geometric 11.99:1
INDUCTION DURATION: 208 degrees
EXHAUST DURATION: 164 degrees
TRANSFER DURATION: 124 degrees
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Dyno test
Green Line: Peak torque 83.1 oz-in @ 25850 RPM torque—83.1 oz.-in.
Red Line: Peak Bhp 2.28 @ 30500 RPM
6.4 Advantages:
Oversize fins on the case dissipate heat to help keep engine temperatures
lower.
Five ports in the liner increase air flow for more power.
The rear bearing is 12 mm in diameter, which lessens vibration and allows
the engine to handle more torque.
A super-hot turbo P3 plug is included for better burn, more power and
improved fuel economy.
The 18TZ-TX version features a new compact recoil starter that's smaller
and lighter, making it easier to install.
7. Basic Components - Specifications:
Basic layout
Length: 431mm
End to end width: 310mm
Distance between wheel centers: 325mm
Ground clearance: 25mm
Diameter of wheel: 100mm
7.1 MECHANICAL COMPONENTS:
1. Chassis
2. Engine 3.0 cc (0.18TZ OS)
3. Air Filter
4. Exhaust manifold
5. Muffler
6. Clutch
7. Gear Box
8. Differentials
9. Front & rear hubs
10. Drive Shafts
11. Steering System
12. Disc Brake
13. Front & Rear – Lower & Upper Arms
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Centrifugal clutch
The centrifugal clutch is an automatic clutch. The spring tension
determines is engagement and disengagement. The clutch engages at
2000- 3000 RPM. The material it is made of is an alloy of brass, so that it
can withstand high temperatures and also it has a good coefficient of
friction also. The flywheel is a solid aluminium block to store energy
during the non-power strokes.
7.1.3 Gear box:
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Suspension components
Spring type oil damped
Spring material: carbon steel
Free length: 35mm
Pitch: 5mm
No of turns: 7
Damping is provided using the suspension oil.Damping is needed to
absorb the energy associated with suspension travel. That suspension
travel can be induced by bumps, or lateral or longitudinal acceleration.
Without damping, the magnitude of the suspension movement would
never stop increasing, leading to a very humorous situation. In terms of
energy, damping absorbs most of the energy the car receives as it moves,
unlike springs stores the energy, and release it again
7.2 ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS:
1. Crystal Transmitter
2. Battery pack
3. Servo motors
4. Radio Pistol
7.2.1 Crystal transmitter:
The crystal transmitter transmits AM radio waves which is received by the
receiver and controls the servo motors. The frequency of the transmitter is
24.045 MHz
Transmitter
Battery pack for the radio box (4 numbers)
1.5 v AA size batteries
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7.2.2 Servos
Servomotors
One for the steering and the other for throttle and breaks
Servo motor
7.2.3 Radio:
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Pistol grip radios contain the transmitter. The trigger is used for the
acceleration and braking. The steering is controlled by the steering wheel
kind of control. The pistol grip radio is a three way control as it controls
acceleration, braking and steering
BODY
The body of the RC car is important in the way of protecting the engine
and other critical parts from damage due to accidents. It will also in some
way help in the aerodynamics of the car and it gives aesthetics to the car.
The body of the car is tinkered from a 3mm thick mild steel sheet and is
welded to obtain the shape of the sedan.
The shape of the body was achieved by sheet metal working and welding of
the ends.
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The results obtained in the fabrication of the RC car can be compared with
the actual readymade model and the various deviations and accuracies can
be known. The results are tabulated as that of the specifications of a real
car.
Price - Rs.16,618
Length: 431mm
End to end width: 310mm
Distance between wheel centers: 325mm
Ground clearance: 25mm
Diameter of wheel: 100mm
Turning Circle: 400mm
Kerb Weight: 5 Kgs
Engine: 3cc OS engine
Peak Bhp 2.28 @ 30500 RPM
Peak torque 83.1 oz-in @ 25850 RPM torque—83.1
Steering Type – Bell crank mechanism with universal joints
Suspensions – Double wish bone suspensions
Brake – transmission disc brake
Top Speed – 60 KMPH
Fuel tank capacity – 150 ml
Steering control: High torque Servo motor:
Throttle and braking control: Servo motor
1st Gear engagement: 0-5000 RPM
2nd Gear engagement: 5000-35000 RPM
Braking: 50-0 KMPH in 3 seconds
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