smr4Runner's Kamikaze Zero Build

[SMR4RUNNER]

Wanted to share my build with ya all.
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You will find some of the well thought out ideas from previous builds incorporated into mine. Some with a few changes to work with my rig.
I figure if it works, why try to reinvent the wheel right?
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Kamikaze Kustoms ZERO Chassis
JR 8711 Servo
HH Pro Hand Wound 45t motors
Losi Shocks
Tekin FX ESC
Hitec HS-65MG Micro Servo
2 RadioShack Submini switches (275-017A)
1320 3S Lipo
Nomadio Receiver
Mayhem Berg Spider Wheels with Custom Rings
Panthers
Nwtractech Foams


Started off with clocking the front axles.
http://smregal.com/rc%20crawler/clocked%20axle02.jpg
http://smregal.com/rc%20crawler/clocked%20axle01.jpg

Front & rear dig from submini switches and a Hitec HS-65 micro servo.
http://smregal.com/rc%20crawler/DSC01174-1000.jpg
http://smregal.com/rc%20crawler/DSC01196-1000.jpg
http://smregal.com/rc%20crawler/DSC01189-1000.jpg
http://smregal.com/rc%20crawler/DSC01197-1000.jpg

Electronics.
I fabbed up some skidplates using 2 3\16 X 2 1\16 Delrin.
Once I put the chassis and skid plates together I was like, "So where the hell am I gonna put the electronics??" he he :lol:

I know there was alot of questions on the front/rear dig wiring set up. I sure did.
I hope these close up shots will help answer some of the questions people have been asking. http://smregal.com/rc%20crawler/DSC01183-1000.jpg
http://smregal.com/rc%20crawler/DSC01180-1000.jpg

Due to the limited space I thought it would be appropriate to use the new Tekin FX for this build.
It fits so nice in the chassis.

http://smregal.com/rc%20crawler/DSC01190-1000.jpg
http://smregal.com/rc%20crawler/DSC01192-1000.jpg
http://smregal.com/rc%20crawler/DSC01207-1000.jpg

Making it slippery. he he
Although there is more clearance with these axles then your typical tlt, Axial, etc., aluminum
sucks when it contacts rock. So I went Teflon crazy on the bottom side of the axles.
http://smregal.com/rc%20crawler/DSC01188-1000.jpg
http://smregal.com/rc%20crawler/DSC01210-1000.jpg


99% completed
http://smregal.com/rc%20crawler/DSC01204-1000.jpg
http://smregal.com/rc%20crawler/DSC01211-1000.jpg

A few more items still need to be added. I'll update when they are installed.

[NullMind]

Wow, that is nice, I have ordered the Berg and the Zero chassis .. lots of great ideas on this build !!

I do like how you mount the battery and the dig .. and good call on the teflon for the bottom, let us know if it holds

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Ok, I am a nitro guy, so pardon the stupid question but .. how do you power the nomadio receiver ?

[Miller Tyme]

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Ok, I am a nitro guy, so pardon the stupid question but .. how do you power the nomadio receiver ?

Power is supplied through the Speed Control.

[BoNuS LiNe]

super clean build "thumbsup" where did you get the teflon sticky sheet you covered the axles with ?

cheers

[hotwheels000]

"thumbsup"

[MTHead]

Looks great!, Very clean build "thumbsup"

May i ask why the dig switches instead of running dual speed controllers with the 4ch? Easier? No real benefit from being able to set the rear for a percent of power compared to the front?

[SMR4RUNNER]

Looks great!, Very clean build "thumbsup"

May i ask why the dig switches instead of running dual speed controllers with the 4ch? Easier? No real benefit from being able to set the rear for a percent of power compared to the front?

Thanks MThead
I considered the dual speed controllers but didn't see any real advantages.
Dig switches does the same thing.
Cost for building the dig. $32

You can also adjust rear speed with different pinion gears.
Cost $8

Space was a huge factor as I wanted to minimize as much as I could.
So total cost could run you about $40+ as opposed to another $100 or so for another speed controller and you would have to find another spot to put the darn thing.

[SMR4RUNNER]

"thumbsup"

Back atcha dude!8)"thumbsup"

[MTHead]

Thanks MThead
I considered the dual speed controllers but didn't see any real advantages.
Dig switches does the same thing.
Cost for building the dig. $32

You can also adjust rear speed with different pinion gears.
Cost $8

Space was a huge factor as I wanted to minimize as much as I could.
So total cost could run you about $40+ as opposed to another $100 or so for another speed controller and you would have to find another spot to put the darn thing.

That's what i thought, trying to eliminate rebuilding before i even start the build :lol:
Thanks for the info "thumbsup"

[TomC]

Heya Mike. I've been working on my WARCRC comeback build. I just finished clocking my axles. I did a cruddy job cus I suck at Fab but, good enough..

I have an order of Mayhem wheels coming in today or so as well. I was hoping to come back and see no one in WARCRC running berg axles yet:x. Guess I wasn't fast enough..I heard Tanis has a set as well.

Looking good!"thumbsup"

[SMR4RUNNER]

Hey Tom. Glad to hear your making a come back.
If you make the next comp, you may very well be the first to comp locally.
I wish I could run a local comp before Donner but it doesn't look that way.

That Nathan is soo sneaky!!
Chime up Nate!!! :lol:

[Brandon]

Looks great man! I really hope I can make it to Donner to meet you "thumbsup"

[SMR4RUNNER]

You gotta make it. I would great to meet another RCC Team member!!

[SMR4RUNNER]

super clean build "thumbsup" where did you get the teflon sticky sheet you covered the axles with ?

cheers

Thanks Bonus. Your thread is one I followed during the build process as well.

The Teflon sheet is by Team Associated. They called their Chassis Protective Sheet. I'm told they come in different thinkness.
The part #9787 is perfect for molding around tight corners.

[RXcrawler]

Nice build!!! What links are you running? The lowers look like stock links with revo ends, did you redrill and tap the lowers for 4mm?

[SMR4RUNNER]

Nice build!!! What links are you running? The lowers look like stock links with revo ends, did you redrill and tap the lowers for 4mm?


Thanks Joey.
The uppers I built. Your spot on with the lower links. Good eye!!

[NullMind]

Power is supplied through the Speed Control.

ok, but does the ESC not pass the same voltage as the battery ? so if you using a 3 cell lipo, that would be 11.1v ?

[Miller Tyme]

ok, but does the ESC not pass the same voltage as the battery ? so if you using a 3 cell lipo, that would be 11.1v ?

Most speedos have a voltage regulator built in to step the voltage down for the reciever.

[Difuser]

I Met up with Mike and Hotwheels during lunch today and this thing drives very well"thumbsup"

[NullMind]

have you found any problems in running the losi shocks with it (100mm) .. as kamikaze advises 90mm shocks for this chassis ?

[Mayhem Eng.]

Your wheels went out yesterday"thumbsup"

Mayhem Eng.

[SMR4RUNNER]

have you found any problems in running the losi shocks with it (100mm) .. as kamikaze advises 90mm shocks for this chassis ?


No problems with the Losi's. There about the smoothest running shocks that I've run.

[SMR4RUNNER]

Your wheels went out yesterday"thumbsup"

Mayhem Eng.

Great. Looking forward to getting em on the rig!!!"thumbsup"

[Tanis]

Hey Tom. Glad to hear your making a come back.
If you make the next comp, you may very well be the first to comp locally.
I wish I could run a local comp before Donner but it doesn't look that way.

That Nathan is soo sneaky!!
Chime up Nate!!! :lol:
OK, I'll chime in now Mike"thumbsup":ror: building, building, building.....;-) The trip to Donner convinced me all my worries were for naught, after practicing with Austin......Bergs really are tough axles:-P"thumbsup"

[SMR4RUNNER]

Get to building then bud.
Can't wait to see what you come up with. "thumbsup"

[constantmotion]

What are you using for the teflon tube for the lower links and steering links?

[scuzzy51]

you know your still gonna get beat by tlt axles!;-):lol:

[joesbruiser]

OK, I'll chime in now Mike"thumbsup":ror: building, building, building.....;-) The trip to Donner convinced me all my worries were for naught, after practicing with Austin......Bergs really are tough axles:-P"thumbsup"

Every time I run with Austin I sit and think why Do I bother even running:lol:

[SMR4RUNNER]

Forgot to show the finish product.

http://smregal.com/rc%20crawler/DSC04190.jpg

http://smregal.com/rc%20crawler/DSC04144.jpg

http://smregal.com/rc%20crawler/DSC04147.jpg

[toy4crawlin]

Nice job .

Just starting mine

Can I ask why you redrilled the tubes for clocking and not the tranny :?:

thnks

[binaryterror]

Tube material is vastly thicker and easier to hold up the the clocking changes than more holes in a very thin wall case.