Before anyone decides to condemn me to hell for this one, of the several I have read some of the existing threads about potential (and attempted) hybrid builds, although most are quite outdated and didn't seem to finish.
So firstly, this is an idea/potential project/question/open discussion so don't be afraid to give your two cents worth people!
Secondly, the pure purpose of this is (like pretty much the rest of the RC world) for tinkering, to have a bit of fun and try something different, as opposed to just speed/run times/fuel saving etc.
So let's get down to business. I've been thinking of getting a 4WD chassis and with a few mods and tweaks, have it so the rear wheels are driven by the engine and the front wheels can be driven by an electric motor. One of the benefits of electric over brushless is the instant response and torque from standstill, once the engine picks up the revs the electric motor can "phase out" and the car can rely on nitro power for the top end, sort of getting the best of both worlds. Think of it like a two-gear system, just more expensive, inefficient and a lot more complex .
Also, with a bit of electronics (i.e. ardunio/pi) the speed controller can be monitored/controlled so the motor can be more "intelligently" used, as opposed to just running parallel with the engine.
Let me know what you all think!
So firstly, this is an idea/potential project/question/open discussion so don't be afraid to give your two cents worth people!
Secondly, the pure purpose of this is (like pretty much the rest of the RC world) for tinkering, to have a bit of fun and try something different, as opposed to just speed/run times/fuel saving etc.
So let's get down to business. I've been thinking of getting a 4WD chassis and with a few mods and tweaks, have it so the rear wheels are driven by the engine and the front wheels can be driven by an electric motor. One of the benefits of electric over brushless is the instant response and torque from standstill, once the engine picks up the revs the electric motor can "phase out" and the car can rely on nitro power for the top end, sort of getting the best of both worlds. Think of it like a two-gear system, just more expensive, inefficient and a lot more complex .
Also, with a bit of electronics (i.e. ardunio/pi) the speed controller can be monitored/controlled so the motor can be more "intelligently" used, as opposed to just running parallel with the engine.
Let me know what you all think!