In response to two posts, I put this on RCTech:
I believe both Tater and Gould are correct! Engineering projects without deadlines are never finished, and nothing is produced. The finest imaginable product is still getting better on the comp screen.
On the other hand, we go where the physics and engineering lead us. Physics tells us, "This you must do," and engineering figures out how to do it. Note that Paul's 4-year degree is in Physics, with a minor in Math. The concept of the 4-Gear transmission is simple physics.
The Gen 1 prototype of the X - 7 had two major issues. One of them was fitting the electronics in, and we made a simple change that does not affect the physics but solved the problem entirely. 4WD cars have NO room! The other problem is more difficult, but we do think we've solved it; this one too a partially about getting everything to fit and work.
The physics principles, first tried on the test beds, are right on, both on suspension and driveline. It's a matter of doing and testing the engineering to make them work, and we now feel very good about that. Gen 5.1 may be on the machine late this week! Paul wants to drive one at the Bill Bridges race, Stefan needs one for the worlds, and Ellis won't go to the Euros without one before the end of this month. (See practice time above.) It's coming soon.
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