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Helios RC 01-24-2015 07:27 AM

Yeti XL Solid Front Axle by Helios RC
 
Good Morning Ladies and Gents,

We've been working on this for a little now and have gotten crazy busy (a good thing). It started day 1 when the XL came out and we've finished what we consider to be a production ready version.

These are 3d printed via selective laser sintering of nylon plastic. They can be done in solid nylon or glass filled for extra stiffness. They are as strong as injection molded parts and extremely durable.

A kit will be available consisting of:

1. Center truss - custom designed
2. Servo mount - works with custom truss
3. Left and right custom C-hubs

Everything else swaps over from the old axle. There are a few tricks you need to do, but we'll get to those later. For now, here's a few pics.

Helios RC 01-24-2015 07:27 AM

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https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-J...o/IMG_4195.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-o...o/IMG_4196.JPG

don't mind the 7950 with liquid electrical tape on it :)

Helios RC 01-24-2015 07:27 AM

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https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-L...o/IMG_4330.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G...o/IMG_4329.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J...o/IMG_4328.JPG

Helios RC 01-24-2015 07:27 AM

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reserved 3

wrightcs77 01-24-2015 07:32 AM

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Looks awesome.

Fordfreak95 01-24-2015 08:13 AM

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Oh...... could this be used for rear steering for this big radius hog!!

Helios RC 01-24-2015 08:23 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fordfreak95 (Post 5124097)
Oh...... could this be used for rear steering for this big radius hog!!

Indeed!!! You'll spin her around as fast as a greased pig at a carnival. :shock:

trukkracea 01-24-2015 08:24 AM

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1/8 scale trail trucks! !

The Trukkracea

ratrod63 01-24-2015 08:26 AM

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How do I get one?

Exocaged 01-24-2015 08:53 AM

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Very nice!!!

ImpalaPolicePack 01-24-2015 10:05 AM

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i want to see it mounted on the truck !

SteveC6R 01-24-2015 11:21 AM

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Interesting, looking forward to seeing more pics.

ednerin 01-24-2015 12:28 PM

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Helios I appreciate your "outside the box thinking" and ingenuity right on!"thumbsup" Now I guess for my question or request. It looks like you have a firm grasp on 3D printing. Do you think you would be able to design a rear axle lock out that would accept a larger od bearing for increased durability also would you be able to increased the size of the bearings in the front knuckle?
http://www.axialracing.com/assets/pr...jpg?1415829469
http://www.abellhobby.com/v/vspfiles.../AX31017-2.jpg
http://cdn1.bigcommerce.com/server10...20.120.jpg?c=2 8 x 22 x 7mm for the rear lockout just my $.02
Looks killer right now cant wait to see more; any thoughts on these options would be great.

Sneetches 01-24-2015 02:05 PM

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Whaaaaaaaat :shock:. I do remember seeing you inheriting the project from that person that said they didn't have time but it's awesome to see the progress!

Helios RC 01-24-2015 05:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ednerin (Post 5124285)
Helios I appreciate your "outside the box thinking" and ingenuity right on!"thumbsup" Now I guess for my question or request. It looks like you have a firm grasp on 3D printing. Do you think you would be able to design a rear axle lock out that would accept a larger od bearing for increased durability also would you be able to increased the size of the bearings in the front knuckle?
http://www.axialracing.com/assets/pr...jpg?1415829469
http://www.abellhobby.com/v/vspfiles.../AX31017-2.jpg
http://cdn1.bigcommerce.com/server10...20.120.jpg?c=2 8 x 22 x 7mm for the rear lockout just my $.02
Looks killer right now cant wait to see more; any thoughts on these options would be great.

The bearing and update to the rear lockouts is pretty easy actually. The printed parts would need to be regular nylon, glass filled is a bit too stiff for my liking on that particular area. A little flex is better than cracking.

So, long story short, we can certainly get to it. Just need to finish the minor tweaks to the current design then we can tweak the back.

Helios RC 01-24-2015 05:49 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sneetches (Post 5124326)
Whaaaaaaaat :shock:. I do remember seeing you inheriting the project from that person that said they didn't have time but it's awesome to see the progress!

I'm the same guy 8) . I think you were talking about my alter-ego, or real life personality. I finally got some time around the holidays to wrap up the design work and get the parts sent to the service bureau.

A few minor tweaks and they will be ready to go. They will come in white nylon and can be died with RIT die or even Koolaid (it works, believe me).

ednerin 01-24-2015 06:47 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Helios RC (Post 5124496)
The bearing and update to the rear lockouts is pretty easy actually. The printed parts would need to be regular nylon, glass filled is a bit too stiff for my liking on that particular area. A little flex is better than cracking.

So, long story short, we can certainly get to it. Just need to finish the minor tweaks to the current design then we can tweak the back.

Freaking awesome!"thumbsup"

BoardN88 01-25-2015 03:17 AM

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Anyway to get these made out of aluminum?

Helios RC 01-25-2015 05:17 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BoardN88 (Post 5124852)
Anyway to get these made out of aluminum?

Yeah, initial builds are in SLS nylon because it's fast. I can design and send to the shop and have them back in a week and a half to 2 weeks. None of the machine shops around here are willing to do 1 set.

The plan is to offer aluminum ones in the future. The plan will be more than likely to do 25 sets in aluminum as a limited edition.

Fordfreak95 01-25-2015 09:43 AM

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How is this going to mount up to the front of the frame? Im green to this solid axle RC truck stuff sorry...


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