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cwkoehler · 09-20-2007, 05:39 AM

Hey EeePee,
Where'd you get the nice looking metal tray? This is a great idea

cwkoehler

EeePee · 09-20-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by EeePee

I then drilled three holes in a piece of plastic using the original aluminum plate as a template.

It's from a toolbox. Used to make seperate compartments in a drawer. Any piece of plastic with some sort of rigidity would work. Mine's somewhat flexible.

Hatman · 09-20-2007, 02:40 PM

just built one of these..complete newbie.. from what I'm seeing the tray you built is attached in the back only? dson't have my Scorpion next to me so I'm trying to visualize.

EeePee · 09-20-2007, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hatman

the tray you built is attached in the back only?

That's right.

The screw keeps it attached, and the two posts keep it centered.

BEAU · 09-21-2007, 02:13 AM

this is a great idea!

but you also have to let them know to shave the plastic mount to the middle line, so the drive shaft can move freely

EeePee · 09-21-2007, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEAU

this is a great idea!

but you also have to let them know to shave the plastic mount to the middle line, so the drive shaft can move freely

I don't have clearance issues.

Thanks.

rocresq · 09-22-2007, 10:44 PM

cant believe I didnt see this thread earlier, awesome mod

rocresq · 09-22-2007, 10:48 PM

Now Im thinking you could do this in back for a dig. sheeeez to many projects

Taffey · 09-24-2007, 12:09 PM

Thanks - awesome idea. I completed the mod to my AX10 a couple days ago and I love it. Far superior to mounting the electronics to the underside of the stock battery plate.

Dirby · 12-28-2007, 02:37 PM

couldn't you just cut the aluninum stock battery plate a certin leingth and use instead of plastic>?
Dirby

EeePee · 12-28-2007, 02:44 PM

No way. Cut something? That's crazy talk!

grover · 01-02-2008, 03:52 PM

Ooober clean Ax10!

EeePee · 01-02-2008, 04:04 PM

Thanks Chad.

It's a great truck. I bought the servo and battery mount from Axial for the front axle, and went to a small Thunder Power 1320 Lipo.

I like it even better.

AX10 Optional Battery/Servo Plate

Fat-Alfie · 05-15-2008, 01:57 PM

I've just built my AX10, my first ever r/c car btw, and after reading this thread I started to look around for bits and bobs to mount my electronics to also.

I have an Airtronics MX-3 setup, and the receiver fits perfectly in the 4xAA holder that comes with the set. So I repositioned the plastic crossmember as mentioned above, down to the upper-link position, screwed through the batter holder, then popped the receiver right into - doesn't even need velcro, and it's kinda protected too.

I also dropped the front plastic cross-member to the same upper-link position, and screwed the spare servo plate to it, and attached my Novak Rooster to it with foam-tape. Then I bit the bullet and split my new 4200mAh stick up, and strapped the 6 cells around the front axle / servo area. It's all made the world of difference. Would I still need lead weights in my wheels, considering I have 6 large cells over the front axle? Would that help too, or just add unneccessary weight? Sorry for all the questions, btw...

g_green · 02-08-2010, 07:12 PM

Man, that's why I love this site. I like that way better than the lexan tray attached to the upper links. I am going to change mine.

09-20-2007, 02:40 PM	#23
Hatman Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 18	mounting just built one of these..complete newbie.. from what I'm seeing the tray you built is attached in the back only? dson't have my Scorpion next to me so I'm trying to visualize.

09-24-2007, 12:09 PM	#29
Taffey Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 20	Works great Thanks - awesome idea. I completed the mod to my AX10 a couple days ago and I love it. Far superior to mounting the electronics to the underside of the stock battery plate.

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09-20-2007, 05:39 AM	#21
cwkoehler Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: carmel Posts: 52	Hey EeePee, Where'd you get the nice looking metal tray? This is a great idea cwkoehler

09-21-2007, 02:13 AM	#25
BEAU Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: H D Posts: 197	this is a great idea! but you also have to let them know to shave the plastic mount to the middle line, so the drive shaft can move freely

09-22-2007, 10:44 PM	#27
rocresq Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Clemente, CA. Posts: 531	cant believe I didnt see this thread earlier, awesome mod

09-22-2007, 10:48 PM	#28
rocresq Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Clemente, CA. Posts: 531	Now Im thinking you could do this in back for a dig. sheeeez to many projects

12-28-2007, 02:37 PM	#30
Dirby Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dothan Posts: 103	couldn't you just cut the aluninum stock battery plate a certin leingth and use instead of plastic>? Dirby

12-28-2007, 02:44 PM	#31
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	No way. Cut something? That's crazy talk!

01-02-2008, 03:52 PM	#32
grover Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tumwater Posts: 910	Ooober clean Ax10!

01-02-2008, 04:04 PM	#33
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Thanks Chad. It's a great truck. I bought the servo and battery mount from Axial for the front axle, and went to a small Thunder Power 1320 Lipo. I like it even better. AX10 Optional Battery/Servo Plate

05-15-2008, 01:57 PM	#34
Fat-Alfie Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire, UK Posts: 33	I've just built my AX10, my first ever r/c car btw, and after reading this thread I started to look around for bits and bobs to mount my electronics to also. I have an Airtronics MX-3 setup, and the receiver fits perfectly in the 4xAA holder that comes with the set. So I repositioned the plastic crossmember as mentioned above, down to the upper-link position, screwed through the batter holder, then popped the receiver right into - doesn't even need velcro, and it's kinda protected too. I also dropped the front plastic cross-member to the same upper-link position, and screwed the spare servo plate to it, and attached my Novak Rooster to it with foam-tape. Then I bit the bullet and split my new 4200mAh stick up, and strapped the 6 cells around the front axle / servo area. It's all made the world of difference. Would I still need lead weights in my wheels, considering I have 6 large cells over the front axle? Would that help too, or just add unneccessary weight? Sorry for all the questions, btw...

02-08-2010, 07:12 PM	#35
g_green Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In the Bluegrass Posts: 119	Man, that's why I love this site. I like that way better than the lexan tray attached to the upper links. I am going to change mine.

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