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Forum: ZipZaps

12-19-2008, 02:09 AM

Replies: 8

XMods Micro RC ("A ZipZaps Innovation")

Views: 12,532

Posted By Gamma Burst

Been a while for me. My last post was 5-29-2006!...

Been a while for me. My last post was 5-29-2006! I saw these at RS yesterday and picked up one of each. They didn't have much available.

I actually like the SE's better. I like having friends...

Forum: ZipZaps SE

05-29-2006, 12:55 PM

Replies: 83

New Zipzaps CARS! From Pixar

Views: 10,682

Posted By Gamma Burst

I was initially running the lights, but was...

I was initially running the lights, but was barely able to get 10 laps in. After unplugging the lights I got a few more.

I have only been chagring it once with the controller. I will check the...

Forum: ZipZaps SE

05-28-2006, 12:09 PM

Replies: 83

New Zipzaps CARS! From Pixar

Views: 10,682

Posted By Gamma Burst

You guys are right. RS did a lot of things right...

You guys are right. RS did a lot of things right with this car. I took it for a spin on my track as well. It was so fast that it was uncontrollable with the standard setup (red motor, blue gears)....

Forum: ZipZaps

02-22-2006, 11:30 PM

Replies: 8

Wanted - Blue Motor(s)

Views: 1,138

Posted By Gamma Burst

Sure, but it has been about 3 years since my last...

Sure, but it has been about 3 years since my last purchase with them so prices may have changed. I think the minimum order was $100 and each motor was $2 or $3. Also, remember that these are just...

Forum: ZipZaps

02-21-2006, 09:51 PM

Replies: 8

Wanted - Blue Motor(s)

Views: 1,138

Posted By Gamma Burst

Hi, I have bought many motors from the following...

Hi, I have bought many motors from the following link. They have many speeds and even use mostly the same color end bells as RS ZipZaps motors. They are the original motor (not square).
...

Forum: ZipZaps SE

07-17-2005, 01:15 AM

Replies: 42

What ZZ SE Models Would You Like to See?

Views: 6,496

Posted By Gamma Burst

It would be fine. Radioshack wouldn't have to...

It would be fine. Radioshack wouldn't have to use many molds either. They could make a few and simply give them different paint jobs to match the real NASCARs.

Forum: ZipZaps SE

07-16-2005, 10:50 AM

Replies: 42

What ZZ SE Models Would You Like to See?

Views: 6,496

Posted By Gamma Burst

I forgot to mention I posted a picture of the...

I forgot to mention I posted a picture of the track a few years ago. If you search on my user name then look at the "Finally finished my track" thread. The pic back then doesn't show the computer...

Forum: ZipZaps SE

07-16-2005, 10:41 AM

Replies: 42

What ZZ SE Models Would You Like to See?

Views: 6,496

Posted By Gamma Burst

How about some race cars. Something like what is...

How about some race cars. Something like what is found in the FIA GTR game, or open wheel like F1/IRL/Champ. I would even settle for NASCAR.

I built a great custom 8'x8' track complete with...

Forum: ZipZaps

07-03-2003, 05:20 PM

Replies: 12

Finally finished my track!

Views: 4,091

Posted By Gamma Burst

Dancers and Cheetos eh. Well not exactly my...

Dancers and Cheetos eh. Well not exactly my initial intentions for building it, but hey it should be fun either way.

The surface is sanded plywood (two 4' x 8' x 15/32"). I did a little...

Forum: ZipZaps

07-03-2003, 12:51 AM

Replies: 12

Finally finished my track!

Views: 4,091

Posted By Gamma Burst

Thank you, I am glad you like it. Yeah, it is...

Thank you, I am glad you like it. Yeah, it is pretty big, but I wanted a really nice one (large and lots of detail). I am probably still going to ad details bit by bit, but the main track is now...

Forum: ZipZaps

07-02-2003, 11:04 PM

Replies: 12

Finally finished my track!

Views: 4,091

Posted By Gamma Burst

Oops, sorry for the huge size of the picture. I...

Oops, sorry for the huge size of the picture. I just wanted to attach a file. This is my first picture post. I have a few more pictures, but I don't think I should post them until I can just...

Forum: ZipZaps

07-02-2003, 11:01 PM

Replies: 12

Finally finished my track!

Views: 4,091

Posted By Gamma Burst

Finally finished my track!

Hi all, I finally finished my track. It is on an 8' x 8' surface and the actual track length is a little over 45 feet long, or 0.55 scale miles. It took almost 5 months working on it an hour here...

Forum: Bit Science

05-28-2003, 10:13 PM

Replies: 76

Motor Power/RPM Tests

Views: 37,907

Posted By Gamma Burst

Hi Namuna, just wondering if you got my e-mail...

Hi Namuna, just wondering if you got my e-mail with the permanent magnet DC motor equations? I hope it is helpful in your motor testing if you did not already have/know this stuff. I think it is...

Forum: ZipZaps

03-20-2003, 11:57 PM

Replies: 6

Wires

Views: 625

Posted By Gamma Burst

Hello all, I am an Electrical Engineer and I...

Hello all, I am an Electrical Engineer and I think I can shed some light on this subject. Thicker wires will lower the resistance of the connection but not by very much for this application. ...

Forum: ZipZaps

02-20-2003, 09:57 PM

Replies: 34

Perfection 3.8 in a stock zip

Views: 6,177

Posted By Gamma Burst

For straight time trials I use Hot Wheels track. ...

For straight time trials I use Hot Wheels track. Then the car is guaranteed to go straight. If you have any try it out.:)

Forum: ZipZaps

02-08-2003, 12:04 PM

Replies: 12

city racing leagues

Views: 1,177

Posted By Gamma Burst

Yeah, I suffer badly from the Peter Pan syndrome....

Yeah, I suffer badly from the Peter Pan syndrome. I had a track at my girlfriend's place (in the attic area) but it just picked up way too much dust and cat hair (from two cute cats). I spent more...

Forum: ZipZaps

02-06-2003, 10:33 PM

Replies: 12

city racing leagues

Views: 1,177

Posted By Gamma Burst

Cool, its great to see others my age can get into...

Cool, its great to see others my age can get into this stuff. I am not alone after all. :rolleyes:

I think I did see someone else in this forum say they were in Vancouver. I believe his/her...

Forum: ZipZaps

02-05-2003, 09:36 PM

Replies: 12

city racing leagues

Views: 1,177

Posted By Gamma Burst

Yeah that would be great! I am just across the...

Yeah that would be great! I am just across the river in Vancouver, WA. I have been into these little things since October. I am a bit (sorry for the bad pun) old for this "sport" at 31, but I...

Forum: ZipZaps

12-21-2002, 11:00 PM

Replies: 40

Building a track

Views: 5,116

Posted By Gamma Burst

I forgot to mention what I will use for the...

I forgot to mention what I will use for the barriers of the second track. I decided on basswood also found at any hobby shop. It is much stronger than balsa wood but in thin strips is just as...

Forum: ZipZaps

12-21-2002, 10:48 PM

Replies: 40

Building a track

Views: 5,116

Posted By Gamma Burst

Wow, there are some really great track ideas out...

Wow, there are some really great track ideas out there. I thought I'd throw in my two cents worth too. I am planning on building a track, however this one is not going to be small or cheap.

My...

Forum: ZipZaps

12-17-2002, 03:10 AM

Replies: 5

battery and zip questions

Views: 1,993

Posted By Gamma Burst

I agree. There is a big difference between my...

I agree. There is a big difference between my best and worst zip. There is also a big difference between my best and worst motors of the same color. If you only have a few motors and a few zips...

Forum: ZipZaps

12-17-2002, 02:44 AM

Replies: 5

battery and zip questions

Views: 1,993

Posted By Gamma Burst

Differences in Zips

Yes, no two Zips are alike. I have bought a total of 10 since I found out about them two months ago. I have tested them with many motor/gear combinations. When I place the exact same motor and...

Forum: ZipZaps

12-11-2002, 11:51 PM

Replies: 10

zip zap moter manufacturer

Views: 1,910

Posted By Gamma Burst

Hello, wild03. I am new to this forum. I have...

Hello, wild03. I am new to this forum. I have bought motors from this company and they do indeed sell to the public. There is a catch though. You have to buy at least $100 worth and they charge...

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