Wraith Spawn 3D printed bolt-in battery/electronics relocation

[Slovenian6474]

Recently built up my Wraith kit and immediately wanted to relocate the battery and electronics. Since I had access to a 3D printer, it only took a bit of modeling and a few trials. Here it is! No cutting, simple bolt in battery and electronics relocation.







Taking the only piece out


Screwing new piece in!






I'll upload the STL files to Thingiverse as soon as they get their servers sorted out.

Edit: Here it is! Axial Wraith (Spawn) Battery and Electronics Relocation by slovenian6474 - Thingiverse

My Hinged Hood Mod also. Axial Wraith Spawn Hinged and Pinned Hood by slovenian6474 - Thingiverse

[Harley]

Simple and clean, should work great.

[Slovenian6474]

Thanks! Model is up and ready.

Axial Wraith (Spawn) Battery and Electronics Relocation by slovenian6474 - Thingiverse

[TAT76]

that's awesome, great work..

[Slovenian6474]

Woo! Printed a hinged and pinned hood for quick battery access as well!




STL files are published
Axial Wraith Spawn Hinged and Pinned Hood by slovenian6474 - Thingiverse

[Silent Panda]

So smart.

[FlexFanatic]

Just what I was looking for. Since the receiver box will be be relocated to the back can someone recommend a good Tactic servo extension cable?

I'm thinking something around 300mm like these but I'm not sure about the gauge of the wire.

[Slovenian6474]

Originally Posted by FlexFanatic

Just what I was looking for. Since the receiver box will be be relocated to the back can someone recommend a good Tactic servo extension cable?

I'm thinking something around 300mm like these but I'm not sure about the gauge of the wire.

Gauge of the wire for any servo cable would be fine. For complete plug-n-play extension though, you want a male to female. Check out this link. This is exactly what I used.

Amazon.com: VIMVIP 30cm Male to Female Servo Extension Lead Wire Cable for KK MWC Eagle Control Board (Pack of 10pcs): Toys & Games

[FlexFanatic]

Originally Posted by Slovenian6474

Gauge of the wire for any servo cable would be fine. For complete plug-n-play extension though, you want a male to female. Check out this link. This is exactly what I used.

Amazon.com: VIMVIP 30cm Male to Female Servo Extension Lead Wire Cable for KK MWC Eagle Control Board (Pack of 10pcs): Toys & Games

Thanks. I meant male to female so I updated my link. I'm placing an order.

[Slovenian6474]

I've been running this for a bit now and haven't had any issues with it. I'm pretty happy with the location and it doesn't seem to need any changes.

[Slovenian6474]

Has anyone else printed it up and tried it out?

[FlexFanatic]

Originally Posted by Slovenian6474

Has anyone else printed it up and tried it out?

I have and installed it yesterday. Its a great fit and uses the existing screws for mounting. I have a Axial Wraith Spawn RTR and it was the first time I took it apart and it was easy for even me.

I'm glad I did not hack up anything for a battery forward mod and went this route. Just note that you'll need some servo extension cables.

[Slovenian6474]

Originally Posted by antikid

now you need to start making us some bomber stuff!

What do you want anyways?

[Slovenian6474]

Originally Posted by antikid

no idea. lol

I giant dickbutt hood ornament

[relay1]

What's the low end price of a 3D printer that could print out a good quality part for this? I've been waiting for the right time to get into 3D printing it might just be now.


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[Slovenian6474]

Originally Posted by relay1

What's the low end price of a 3D printer that could print out a good quality part for this? I've been waiting for the right time to get into 3D printing it might just be now.


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Best starter printers are from Printrbot or the Prusa i3 kits. If you want a good assembled printer, check out the Printrbot Play $400 (4x4x5 build area) or the Printrbot Simple Metal $600 (6x6x6 build area).