JIA's IFS Ultra4 build

[alaskancrawler]

That's how boys should be. Working on there stuff in the shop with dads tools. I can sympathize about the shindig. I just got a call to go back to the oilfield this Friday. The night of my misses company Christmas party. Only plus to that is it puts me home for new years eve. Wiring looks awesome.

[JasonInAugusta]

Originally Posted by alaskancrawler

That's how boys should be. Working on there stuff in the shop with dads tools. I can sympathize about the shindig. I just got a call to go back to the oilfield this Friday. The night of my misses company Christmas party. Only plus to that is it puts me home for new years eve. Wiring looks awesome.

Wiring is a fuggin' nightmare. Electrically simple, just tedious from an organization standpoint. Maintenance is going to be a nightmare, but I can live with that. I'd rather have everything tucked out of sight and safe from rotating parts instead of having easy access and seeing exposed wiring.

Didn't get to do anything to the rig today. Too busy shopping for suits.

We're running trucks tomorrow so I doubt I'll get anything done tomorrow either. Time with the short dude day.

[alaskancrawler]

That's awesome look forward to videos. How did the little mans skate board mod work out?

[JasonInAugusta]

We didn't go. Too busy.

[KillerBlackbird]

Coming along good!
I hate messy wiring too, drives me nuts lol. Worst part is how long it takes to neaten up like you said.

I noticed your video rig, good idea. I do a lot of photography of 1:1 cars and video as well. What program are you editing video with?

[JasonInAugusta]

Originally Posted by KillerBlackbird

Coming along good!
I hate messy wiring too, drives me nuts lol. Worst part is how long it takes to neaten up like you said.

I noticed your video rig, good idea. I do a lot of photography of 1:1 cars and video as well. What program are you editing video with?

For those videos I used Windows Movie Maker. Was free.

[KillerBlackbird]

Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

For those videos I used Windows Movie Maker. Was free.

Haha!

[alaskancrawler]

I can see why you guys went to those rc4wd ax2 transmission. I just put one in the wife's Sa wraith with a 13.5 redline. What a riot. Thanks for telling us about them jia.

[JasonInAugusta]

No problem. I was on the fence about them until I saw one in action. HAD to get one after that.

Switch panel from Overkill RC arrived today. This is one of two that Austin has made. Norm has the other in his FOJV buggy.





Test fitted it in the old interior pan, working on a new interior pan now. Should have the electronics wrapped up tonight.

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[alaskancrawler]

Here I was all proud of my firewall and some other wiring odds and ends ive done. Then i see this. Obviously I have a lot to learn. Looks amazing.

[KillerBlackbird]

That switch panel is awesome!

[JasonInAugusta]

Thanks, guys.

Getting a little closer.



Have four of these MOSFETs to install with the switch panel. These will allow me to use 11.1V with the switch panel to power the LEDs. The panel will be powered by the RX8's BEC.

Four more things to find a place for.



A portion of the wiring that will be permanently attached to the Wraith interior tub panel and dash. I'll glue the MOSFETs in place shortly, let them cure overnight, then terminate everything tomorrow before adding the two additional switches that will turn on the 11.1V for winch/LEDs and the RX8.



If you're wondering about the duct tape, I always use duct tape in places where I know painted panels will have abrasion against tube work, screws, etc. Also allows me to use adhesives without worrying about messing up the paint.

MOSFETs glued in place. I'll let'm dry overnight. I also glued down the power cable for the switch board. Space is tight, but it's working out so far.

[JasonInAugusta]

Looking so nice on the inside. I still need to sit down and do some soldering/wiring, but I really need a clear head to do that. Maybe in a few days.


I really wanted to use the Solid drive flanges made from the LockedUP RC scale wheel nuts but the RC4WD scale drive flanges look so much better. I was having problems with the red paint flaking off the aluminum on the LockedUP wheel nuts. Seems I'll have to trade the actual SOLID logo for the RC4WD logo., but I've got the benefit of durability with the anodized drive flange cap and laser-etched (i think) logo. Durability wins.

[alaskancrawler]

I'm sure you covered this. What are the dip switches powering?

[gbean]

You just made me remember....
I have access to a laser engraver in the tool crib on base...........

[Ballistic17]

I just read the entire thread from start to finish. AMAZING!!!

[losikid]

Wow, the toggle panel looks killer in there...what'd you do to the aluminum? As it doesn't look like the rattle can clear coat i squirted on when i was experimenting with the finish.

It fits perfect right there...is that a stock wraith interior (excuse my ignorance w/ axial parts )

Also there's 5 floating around (including yours), Norm, you, Tzi, Another guy who's username i can't spell, and one was a raffle prize at the scale championships....this isn't including the many pre-proto's i have.

[JasonInAugusta]

Alaskancrawler, the dip switches go to nothing. I originally intended to use them but the current capabilities of that panel were on a low side. I then decided to keep them, but only for cosmetic purposes.

Things have evolved quite a bit during the course of this build. When I'm done I plan to have detailed list of ALL parts used that are installed on the rig.

Should be quite the list.

Originally Posted by losikid

Wow, the toggle panel looks killer in there...what'd you do to the aluminum? As it doesn't look like the rattle can clear coat i squirted on when i was experimenting with the finish.

It fits perfect right there...is that a stock wraith interior (excuse my ignorance w/ axial parts )

Also there's 5 floating around (including yours), Norm, you, Tzi, Another guy who's username i can't spell, and one was a raffle prize at the scale championships....this isn't including the many pre-proto's i have.

Yeah, stock Wraith interior pan.

For the finish I used a maroon nylon mesh abrasive belt from McMaster. Click the link and scroll to the bottom. Then pick coarse, medium, or fine and the size needed for your belt sander. A little wax and you're done.

McMaster-Carr

[JasonInAugusta]

Now that I'm nearing completion of this thing, I'm looking at it and going over the parts list. This is the major stuff. Doesn't include various connectors, switches from Radio Shack, power cables, paint, and other common stuff used to build.

Krawler Konceptz skins and winch decals will be added to the list when those are completed and installed.

Here's the final parts list for those interested. With the exception of theTekin Hotwire and the 2-cell and 3-cell Thunder Power 5300mAH batteries (which will be swapped out - depending on how fast I plan on going) everything on this list is permanently mounted in/on the rig.

I know the part descriptions aren't all 100%, but hey.


3Racing
(1) LED light kit

Axial
(1) Wraith kit
(1) Exo Terra kit
(1) AX30815 Hard anodized steering rack
(1) AX30811 Front toe block 1
(1) AX30812 Front toe block 2
(2) AX30835 24-spline hard-anodized servo arm
(1) AX30469 Machined high-clearance links
(2) AX30395 Heavy duty bevel gear set 38T/13T
(1) Wraith sway bar kit
(1) AS2 servo (transmission shift)
(1) Exo front universal set

Castle Creations
(1) BEC Pro
(2) CC BEC

Du-bro
(1) ¼ Scale turnbuckle kit

Dynamic Concepts
(1) Wraith Rubicon body kit

Futaba
(1) R614FF receiver

GPM
(1) Machined aluminum Exo front suspension arm set

Hitec
(2) 7980 TH servos
(1) HS35 Servo

Integy
(1) Type II 125mm shocks

K&S
(1) 3/32” Piano wire
(3) #3060 3/16” x .049” aluminum tube
(1) #106 1/4" x .014 aluminum tube

LockedUP RC
(1) C.L.A.W. V2 winch

MadDogRC
(1) 4” Dual Exo LED bar
(1) Wraith LED Rock light set
(1) 1” LED bar

MIP
(1) Wraith driveshaft set

MPI
(1) Reversing Y-harness

Overkill RC
(1) 5-circuit switch panel with MOSFETs

Pro-Line
(1) Powerstroke Slash Rear shock set
(1) Powerstroke mounting kit
(1) Powerstroke spring tuning set

RC4WD
(1) AX-2 2-speed transmission
(2) Scale drive flange
(2) 2.2 Irok
(1) Hitman 2.2 beadlocks
(1) Driver figure
(1) Wireless winch controller
(1) KingKong hook
(12) Heim joints
(1) ARB Wraith diff cover
(1) 6-hole disc brake set

STRC
(1) STA80099GM Machined aluminum front steering
(1) STA80101FGM Machined aluminum/graphite front chassis brace for Exo
(1) STA80102GM Machined aluminum HD steering with graphite rack
(1) STA80106GM Machined front caster block for Exo
(1) STA80093GM Machined HD front bumper mount for Exo
(2) STA80072SGM Machined aluminum servo mounts for Wraith

Team3Six
(1) Fire Extinguisher
(1) Black 5-point harness set

Tekin
(1) TEKTT1450 Hotwire interface
(1) TEKTT2300 RX8 ESC
(1) TEKTT2502 Pro4 3300kV brushless motor
(1) TEKTT2516 Pro4 rotor 1/8" shaft

Thunder Power
(1) 5300mAh 65C 2-Cell Li-Po
(1) 5300mAh 65C 3-Cell Li-Po
(1) 850mAh 3-Cell Li-Po

Vanquish Products
(1) Wraith axle housing
(1) Wraith upper link mount
(1) Wraith shock/link mount set
(1) Wraith knuckles
(1) Wraith C-hubs
(1) Wraith VVD set
(1) Wraith steering link kit
(2) Locker
(1) Exo front shock tower

[EeePee]

So, $350 and it's mine?