Mini-Z
Mini-Z is an RC car class, in a scale of 1: 24–1: 28 from the Japanese manufacturer Kyosho since 1999.
Due to the relatively small scale, the car fits on the palm of an adult human. This makes driving on small areas possible. The models are powered exclusively by electricity, using four batteries or rechargeable batteries of the type AAA ( micro ). NiMH batteries with 700–900 mAh are usually used for optimum motor performance . The manufacturer has also been offering high-performance 3.3 V Li-Fe batteries since 2012.
The manufacturer offers a large number of different bodies for this series . These are modeled on the original vehicles in detail and provided with a protective coating. Furthermore, Kyosho and external companies offer the bodies unpainted. As is customary in RC model making , these are painted several times, pasted with decals and sealed with a protective varnish. In addition, self-made lighting for the headlights and rear lights is possible in this class.
The wheelbase of the vehicles is 86, 90, 94, 98, 102 and 106 mm, depending on the body. Thanks to the chassis types and the engine mounts, the car can be adapted to the various bodies. The MR-03 model is the only type that can be adapted to all bodies.
With different motors and corresponding drive ratios, very different acceleration values and speeds are possible. The average speed is around 30 km / h. When it comes to the steering, additional driving characteristics can be set using tuning parts. This includes the camber, suspension angle and suspension. The suspension of the rear axle is influenced by a connection piece between the engine mount and the chassis. Depending on the model, this connection piece is called "T-Bar" or "H-Bar" and is made of plastic that can be reinforced with carbon fibers.
National and international races are held in this RC class. For several years now, the manufacturer has been running the "International Mini-Z Masters" racing event once a year in Germany, but this has lost its importance in recent years and is eclipsed by the PN World Cup (PNWC) and the European Mini-Z Cup ( EMC).
In the sports and leisure facility CATZ Sports in Stapelfeld at the gates of Hamburg, the world record with a length of 138.40 meters was set for the longest Mini-Z route on the one on October 30, 2010, according to the official regulations of Guinness World Records Race was set up.
Chassis types
- MR-01 (the original Mini-Z)
- MR-015 (The MR-01 chassis with improved electronics, servo saver and rear shock absorber; the width of the chassis and the battery arrangement is the same)
- MR-02 (The MR-01 chassis has been completely redesigned, with improved electronics, servo saver, lower center of gravity of the batteries, wider front)
- MR-02LM (an extension of the MR02 with 2.4 GHz ASF electronics, wider rear and wider front, longer wheelbase, improved engine mount and friction damper)
- MR-015/02 iSeries (same chassis as MR-015/02, but with simplified electronics and no brake)
- MR-03 (chassis with dynamic camber and front damping and new ASF receiver, changeable front area to adapt to all bodies)
- MR-03VE (with brushless motor)
- MR-03VE Pro (with brushless motor and additional MSH frequency band)
- MR-03 Sports (new entry-level chassis with dynamic camber and front damping but with simple electronics and FHS 2.4 GHz radio system in comparison to the MR-03 chassis, without ICS connection)
- MA-010 (chassis with all-wheel drive, wheelbase 90-94 mm)
- MA-010DWS (chassis with all-wheel drive and newly designed rear axle, wheelbase 90–98 mm)
- MA-015 (chassis with four-wheel drive)
- MA-020 (chassis with four-wheel drive)
- MA-020 Sports (chassis with all-wheel drive with FHS 2.4 GHz radio system but without ICS connection)
- MA-020VE (chassis with four-wheel drive and brushless motor)
- MA-020VE Pro (chassis with all-wheel drive, brushless motor and additional MSH frequency band)
- MF-010 (Formula One style open-wheel)
- MF-015 (Formula One style open-wheel with narrower chassis)
- MV-01 (off-road vehicle / SUV variant)
- MM-01 (monster truck variant)
- MB-010 (Mini-Z buggy with four-wheel drive)
- Mini-Z LIT (Compact 1 / 28th RC car, comparable to a 1/32 scale car)
- NASCAR Series (a MR-015i with a longer wheelbase)
- Formula Boot (RC boat with trailer for overland)
Frequency bands
- 2.4 GHz ASF = Auto Selected Frequency System (standard)
- 2.4 GHz MHS = Mini-Z Hybrid Spread Spectrum (for Pro models)
- 2.4 GHz FHS / FFHS = Frequency Hopping Spectrum System (for Sports models)
- AM 27 MHz (obsolete is no longer produced)
- AD tape (out of date, no longer produced, not approved in Germany)
The 2.4 GHz radio system is standard in professional practice these days because of its many advantages. The system is much less susceptible to failure, since suitable frequencies are used automatically and permanently. This also means that there is no need to consult with other drivers about the frequency used. In addition, a race with up to 20-40 drivers at the same time is possible. Each manufacturer uses its own proprietary radio system with 2.4 GHz technology. This means that other third-party systems are not compatible with the Mini-Z. Kyosho works with its partner KoPropo and uses the ASF system, the MHS system which is supposed to work four times as fast and its own FHS / FFHS system which allows a maximum of 20 cars.
Remote controls
The 27 MHz AM Mini Z models were delivered with simple, non-computer-aided remote controls. For the MR-01 chassis it was the Perfex KT-2, for the MR-02, MR-015, MA-010 / AWD, Monster, Overland and Formula 1 it was the Perfex KT-5. With the 27 MHz AM models, any remote control that transmits on 27 MHz AM can be used. The ASF vehicles, on the other hand, can only be driven with specific remote controls due to Kyosho / Kopropo's own transmission protocol. Starting with the inexpensive Perfex KT-18 and the Kopropo EX-5UR ASF. It is also possible to use a so-called module remote control. The Kopropo 2.4 GHz ASF module is required for this (RF-901sm).
Overview of the remote control module:
- Copropo Mars
- Kopropo Mars EX-1-UR
- Kopropo EX-5UR
- Kopropo Helios EX-10
- Kopropo Eurus EX-10 (optionally also with the faster RF-902SM ASF module)
- Kopropo EX-1 KIY
- Kopropo Esprit 3 Universe
- Sanwa / Airtronic M8 (only with adapter)
- Sanwa / Airtronic M11 (only with adapter)
- Futaba 3PK (only with adapter)
Overview system remote controls:
- Perfex KT-18 ASF
- Perfex KT-19 FHS / FFHS
- Kopropo EX-5UR ASF
- Kopropo EX-2 MHS (only for MR-03VE Pro or MA-20VE Pro)
- Kopropo EX-6 AFS & MHS
- Kyosho KT-432PT SYNCRO TOUCH FHS / FFHS
Timing
Timekeeping is essential on professional racetracks, as this is the only way to ensure reliable qualifications and race evaluations. In addition, this is also essential during training, e.g. B. to find a correct set-up for the car. The manufacturer offers two measuring systems:
- IC tag ( RFID system)
- Lap counter ( light barrier system )
- Lap-Z (light barrier system)
Web links
- Manufacturer
- Manufacturer page in German
- English-language site with a lot of tips (English)
- RC car lexicon
- German site with guides to Mini-Z
- Swiss national team
- Largest German-speaking Mini-Z forum
literature
- Hans-Peter Sollik: Mini-RC-Cars (official specialist book). Verlag für Technik und Handwerk, Baden-Baden 2007, ISBN 978-3-88180-770-8 .
- Mini-Z AWD MA-010 from Kyosho - AMT 02/2010 (p. 16)
- Mini-Z MR-02 i-Series from Kyosho - AMT 05/2009 (p. 8)
- Kyosho Mini-Z Formula McLaren Mercedes - AMT 03/2009 (p. 20)
- 2.4 GHz Mini-Z - Cars & Details magazine 08/2008
- Small-fast-wide Kyosho Mini-Z MR02 RM chassis - AMT 09/2007 (p. 40)
- New chassis for new bodies Kyosho Mini-Z MR-015 chassis - AMT 03/2007 (p. 52)
- Mini-Z AWD - Cars & Details magazine 02/2006
- Bella machina, Mini-Z MR-02 chassis from Kyosho - AMT 06/2004 (p. 28)
- Mini-Z Overland by Kyosho - AMT 09/2003 (p. 20)
See also
Individual evidence
- ↑ Mini-Z introduction . Kyosho .
- ↑ MINI-Z RACER Series details . Kyosho .
- ↑ longest RCP Mini-Z route in the world . world-records.org.
- ↑ Module remote control Kopropo Eurus EX-10 .
- ↑ Module remote control Kopropo EX-1 KIY .
- ↑ Kyosho system remote controls overview .
- ↑ Robitronic transponder . Archived from the original on March 4, 2010. Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved February 21, 2010.
- ↑ Lap-Z transponder .
