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16hp · 10-03-2010, 11:43 AM

I found out that without internally rewiring my TQ 2.4 4ch., i can't set EPA's on ch.3.

For a quick setup, i just drilled another hole further down on the servo arm to have less throw for the shifter.

Having said all that, what i would like to build or buy is a "servo saver" type linkage. i've seen one on the boards, but can't find it again. It had a spring on both sides of the servo arm and set screw stops on the rod.

Could you guys post some pics of yours, or a link to one?

Thanks.

romulus22 · 10-03-2010, 12:04 PM

Here's the linkage on my RC10GT. I built something very similar on a friends dig before he upgraded radios. It worked well but not as good as having a solid linkage. You need that instant pressure to have the strength to pull the dogs out while under a bind.

SwampDawg · 10-03-2010, 12:07 PM

some fine tune tweaking perhaps? maybe a stronger spring?
anythings better then nothing to save those gears on the servo.

or...is this not even an issue on a DiG?

EeePee · 10-03-2010, 12:08 PM

I was just going to post about the nitro linkages.

Good job Terd, I mean Todd.

BLKXJ 96 · 10-03-2010, 12:15 PM

Here's my VP dig linkage, not sure if this is what you are looking for or not?

16hp · 10-03-2010, 12:28 PM

Romulus22, i chuckle (how the hell do you spell chuckle?) at your avatar, genius. Nice RC10. That's the type of link i want to build. i do like the idea of a solid link, and that's what i built, but i was concerned about the pressure on the servo before the dogs lined up and engaged (X2 swampdawg). Post-up anyway EeePee! Who's Todd? BLKXJ 96, that's almost exactly what my link looks like now, except i used the bent ends to create an offset. Does your hi-tec strain till the dogs line up?

Great info guys, thanks.

EeePee · 10-03-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 16hp

Post-up anyway EeePee! Who's Todd?

romulus22

I don't have anything in particular, I was gonna Google search some images and show one if I found something good. It wouldn't be too different from what romulus posted.

BLKXJ 96 · 10-03-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 16hp

that's almost exactly what my link looks like now, except i used the bent ends to create an offset. Does your hi-tec strain till the dogs line up?.

It did when it was new, but with use the corners have all been rouned off on the dogs and they line up and lock in very easy now. When it was new it would **snap** like when you break a CVD.

16hp · 10-03-2010, 12:56 PM

No problem with the servo though?

Quick pic of mine.

romulus22 · 10-03-2010, 12:59 PM

That will work as long as the servo isn't trying to push or pull past the end points of the dig. You don't need to worry about the strain it takes while engaging or disengaging.
Listen for any hum in the servo while it is fully locked and unlocked. If not then you are good.

SwampDawg · 10-03-2010, 01:04 PM

that VP is sick! love it.

got a VF Dig on the way, not sure if its even any good (meaning that it locks in/out properly/smoothly?)?

im assuming the dig i have coming is set up in this same manner?

BLKXJ 96 · 10-03-2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 16hp

No problem with the servo though?

No, you could hear it buzz until it locked in then it was fine. I tend to shift mine on the fly alot to so it isn't between "drive" and "front wheel" and all the dogs line up and lock instantly.

16hp · 10-03-2010, 01:35 PM

Thanks Todd.
SwampDawg, i think we both did our research on this board and that's why we both ordered the VP! It will be black or silver and the install was a breeze (except for figuring out the servo link). The parts inside the housing are already installed for you. Just flip your skid and tranny if you want it rearward. Also, the TCS skid works great.
Thanks BLKXJ96.

This is part of a Proline Tuber build on stock chassis. The idea is to stretch the WB and widen the front track and build a "bigger" tuber with a clean semi-scale look (minimum wires showing).

SwampDawg · 10-03-2010, 01:53 PM

out of curiousity for the near future....how much is this VP and where do i get it? RC4WD?

16hp · 10-03-2010, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwampDawg

that VP is sick! love it.

got a VF Dig on the way, not sure if its even any good (meaning that it locks in/out properly/smoothly?)?

im assuming the dig i have coming is set up in this same manner?

Also, just a little more info since yours is on it's way. There has been some debate on here about the size of the smallest set screw on the VP dig. i don't know what the hell size it was, i just know that it was smaller than what i have in my dynamite tool kit. i took the smallest hex key i had and dremeled it down to the right size, put locktite on the set screw and all was fine. At first, i mounted dog #1 all the way against the tranny, but realized it should be flush with the hex on the output. You'll see what i mean. The instructions are very clear. Thanks TCS & VP

16hp · 10-03-2010, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwampDawg

out of curiousity for the near future....how much is this VP and where do i get it? RC4WD?

http://www.tcscrawlers.com/Vanquish-...n-p-17777.html

http://www.tcscrawlers.com/TCS-Crawl...n-p-16695.html

Everybody's pretty much the same price, but i used TCS because they had everything that i needed in stock.

romulus22 · 10-03-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 16hp

The parts inside the housing are already installed for you.

Just remember to locktite. I had the 3 screws on the back work loose. other than that it has been working great.

SwampDawg · 10-03-2010, 04:44 PM

after lookin at that link...Damnit i want a VP now!!

they are solid units for sure @ i want a silver one. YumM

BLKXJ 96 · 10-03-2010, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwampDawg

after lookin at that link...Damnit i want a VP now!!

they are solid units for sure @ i want a silver one. YumM

Spring for the small servo bracket and a Hitec 225mg servo. the full size servo tends to contact the rear drive shaft alot more.

SwampDawg · 10-03-2010, 06:09 PM

definetly will keep that in mind when i decide to buy a VP. thanks!
unfortunetly ive gone beyond my build budget now and already have a VF Dig on the way, so itll do until then.

RCCRAWLER FTW!

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10-03-2010, 11:43 AM	#1
16hp Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gila & Cibola Posts: 363	servo linkage to VP dig I found out that without internally rewiring my TQ 2.4 4ch., i can't set EPA's on ch.3. For a quick setup, i just drilled another hole further down on the servo arm to have less throw for the shifter. Having said all that, what i would like to build or buy is a "servo saver" type linkage. i've seen one on the boards, but can't find it again. It had a spring on both sides of the servo arm and set screw stops on the rod. Could you guys post some pics of yours, or a link to one? Thanks.

10-03-2010, 12:04 PM	#2
romulus22 0 0 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FT. Thomas Posts: 1,830	Here's the linkage on my RC10GT. I built something very similar on a friends dig before he upgraded radios. It worked well but not as good as having a solid linkage. You need that instant pressure to have the strength to pull the dogs out while under a bind.

10-03-2010, 12:07 PM	#3
SwampDawg RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Interior BC Posts: 1,786	some fine tune tweaking perhaps? maybe a stronger spring? anythings better then nothing to save those gears on the servo. or...is this not even an issue on a DiG?

10-03-2010, 12:08 PM	#4
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	I was just going to post about the nitro linkages. Good job Terd, I mean Todd.

10-03-2010, 12:15 PM	#5
BLKXJ 96 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 895	Here's my VP dig linkage, not sure if this is what you are looking for or not?

10-03-2010, 12:28 PM	#6
16hp Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gila & Cibola Posts: 363	Romulus22, i chuckle (how the hell do you spell chuckle?) at your avatar, genius. Nice RC10. That's the type of link i want to build. i do like the idea of a solid link, and that's what i built, but i was concerned about the pressure on the servo before the dogs lined up and engaged (X2 swampdawg). Post-up anyway EeePee! Who's Todd? BLKXJ 96, that's almost exactly what my link looks like now, except i used the bent ends to create an offset. Does your hi-tec strain till the dogs line up? Great info guys, thanks.

10-03-2010, 12:56 PM	#9
16hp Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gila & Cibola Posts: 363	No problem with the servo though? Quick pic of mine.

10-03-2010, 12:59 PM	#10
romulus22 0 0 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FT. Thomas Posts: 1,830	That will work as long as the servo isn't trying to push or pull past the end points of the dig. You don't need to worry about the strain it takes while engaging or disengaging. Listen for any hum in the servo while it is fully locked and unlocked. If not then you are good.

10-03-2010, 01:04 PM	#11
SwampDawg RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Interior BC Posts: 1,786	that VP is sick! love it. got a VF Dig on the way, not sure if its even any good (meaning that it locks in/out properly/smoothly?)? im assuming the dig i have coming is set up in this same manner?

10-03-2010, 01:35 PM	#13
16hp Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gila & Cibola Posts: 363	Thanks Todd. SwampDawg, i think we both did our research on this board and that's why we both ordered the VP! It will be black or silver and the install was a breeze (except for figuring out the servo link). The parts inside the housing are already installed for you. Just flip your skid and tranny if you want it rearward. Also, the TCS skid works great. Thanks BLKXJ96. This is part of a Proline Tuber build on stock chassis. The idea is to stretch the WB and widen the front track and build a "bigger" tuber with a clean semi-scale look (minimum wires showing).

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10-03-2010, 01:53 PM	#14
SwampDawg RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Interior BC Posts: 1,786	out of curiousity for the near future....how much is this VP and where do i get it? RC4WD?

10-03-2010, 04:44 PM	#18
SwampDawg RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Interior BC Posts: 1,786	after lookin at that link...Damnit i want a VP now!! they are solid units for sure @ i want a silver one. YumM

10-03-2010, 06:09 PM	#20
SwampDawg RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Interior BC Posts: 1,786	definetly will keep that in mind when i decide to buy a VP. thanks! unfortunetly ive gone beyond my build budget now and already have a VF Dig on the way, so itll do until then. RCCRAWLER FTW!

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