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BigB_117 · 04-24-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by PunkRC

Okay, I just ordered the REVISED PC Boards that do the shorting. They are 1.8" x 1.0" in size because I added another row of motor power connectors. The new design does the shorting. I am pretty excited about that!

BTW, if you don't want the shorting you can simply not connect or remove the second row of connectors. Then you have the 1.5x1.0 board again.

I also added onboard voltage spike protectors to stop most the damage that may be done to the relay contacts.

I will have about 12 of these pre-production units in May 1st. If they work well, we will have the production units going on May 8th.

BAD ASS!

I'll be waiting to order up 2 of those.

I really like the LED's I sometimes forget if my dig is still on or not mid comp, I'm gonna try to mount mine so I can see the lights through the windows on the body.

BigB_117 · 04-24-2009, 11:35 AM

oh, one more question.

Can we pre-order the shorting version now? or should we wait for that one to come out?

MDcrawler72 · 04-24-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BigB_117

oh, one more question.

Can we pre-order the shorting version now? or should we wait for that one to come out?

Pre-Orders should (99.9% sure) be for the shorting version!

PunkRC · 04-25-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BigB_117

oh, one more question.

Can we pre-order the shorting version now? or should we wait for that one to come out?

Every unit that ships will short the motor. If you don't want it to short, anybody can wire it to NOT short the motor in a very simple way. They will ship with a diagram showing how to wire it both ways.

BigB_117 · 04-25-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkRC

Every unit that ships will short the motor. If you don't want it to short, anybody can wire it to NOT short the motor in a very simple way. They will ship with a diagram showing how to wire it both ways.

Sweet. Thanks. I'll order one up soon.

The Violator · 04-25-2009, 06:25 PM

This idea is great. To make it perfect, hardwire 3 deans connectors to it so it could be plug and play.

PunkRC · 04-27-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by trucknuts

This idea is great. To make it perfect, hardwire 3 deans connectors to it so it could be plug and play.

Would anyone be interested in one with build in dean connectors (Ultra Plugs)? I may experiment with that idea. For now I think they may just have the big solder pads.

PapaGeno21 · 04-27-2009, 09:47 AM

I would be, but at 50 bucks its kinda steep IMO.

Freaking love the idea, but I just got my dig switch box done for like 15 bucks.

That thing would sell like mad around 30 ish, but i personally dont know what its costing to make those. Im guessing if they are 50 they are costing at least 30 to make...

binaryterror · 04-27-2009, 10:21 AM

I prefer the solder pads...because its easier for me to wire it than to try to fit in more connectors.

twistedone · 04-27-2009, 10:41 AM

solder pads would be better I think

Offroader5 · 04-27-2009, 10:44 AM

I'd also prefer to just use solder pads. Unless the Deans were situated so that they lye down exiting the board to the side...it would make the wires stick up.

The solder pads also leaves it open to use for a more broad range of peoples wiring.

tim the toolman · 04-27-2009, 10:50 AM

Great idea & product I may order one. I really like that it can be wired to short out or open, my car & motor setup only needs open

Soup Man · 04-27-2009, 11:00 AM

and ordered...

chad30w · 04-27-2009, 11:05 AM

Money sent for dig setup

Cruzin Illusion · 04-27-2009, 11:36 AM

I was thinking if they were pre wired with out connectors. Sort of like an ESC. This way you can choose what type of connector you would like to install (Bullet, Deans, etc...) plus it gives you the option on the length of the wires to the connector so it fits your set up. I am one that does like the option to install connectors. When I am at a comp, I like the having a back up set up so all I have to do is swap, plug and play.

51504rock · 04-27-2009, 11:44 AM

I would like just the solder pads too. That way i can wire it up how ever i like. I am not a big fan of all the big dean pugs all over the rig.

PunkRC · 04-27-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaGeno21

I would be, but at 50 bucks its kinda steep IMO.

Freaking love the idea, but I just got my dig switch box done for like 15 bucks.

That thing would sell like mad around 30 ish, but i personally dont know what its costing to make those. Im guessing if they are 50 they are costing at least 30 to make...

Yeah costs are a issue.

Here is how I look at it. Why does anyone run an ESC when a mechanical speed control is avaliable? They cost 5-10X as much? But, the just fro a MSC to ESC is a dirrence in function. So I don't think this version will stop the DigAMaJigs totally.

It comes down to more than function, but reliability, install, etc...

chad30w · 04-27-2009, 01:11 PM

The ease of use i will gladly pay for........much easier set up less room and now they short the motor,What more could a guy ask for?????FREE STICKERS and instalation would be cool

ttt

CreepyCrawl · 04-27-2009, 01:38 PM

Very cool...

Any work around ideas for getting your dig to work in a Super with rear steer, a CC BEC and a Spektrum SR3500 micro Rx?

EXW · 04-27-2009, 01:57 PM

I think the idea of pre-wired DEANS would be great as an option when ordering. I'd buy it.

04-27-2009, 01:11 PM	#58
chad30w RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: enid Posts: 1,250	punk dig The ease of use i will gladly pay for........much easier set up less room and now they short the motor,What more could a guy ask for?????FREE STICKERS and instalation would be coolttt

04-24-2009, 11:35 AM	#42
BigB_117 RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sebastopol CA Posts: 1,525	oh, one more question. Can we pre-order the shorting version now? or should we wait for that one to come out?

04-25-2009, 06:25 PM	#46
The Violator RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Token's life matters Posts: 1,836	This idea is great. To make it perfect, hardwire 3 deans connectors to it so it could be plug and play.

04-27-2009, 09:47 AM	#48
PapaGeno21 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 275	I would be, but at 50 bucks its kinda steep IMO. Freaking love the idea, but I just got my dig switch box done for like 15 bucks. That thing would sell like mad around 30 ish, but i personally dont know what its costing to make those. Im guessing if they are 50 they are costing at least 30 to make...

04-27-2009, 10:21 AM	#49
binaryterror I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 3,583	I prefer the solder pads...because its easier for me to wire it than to try to fit in more connectors.

04-27-2009, 10:41 AM	#50
twistedone Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Golden Corral getting Fat Posts: 607	solder pads would be better I think

04-27-2009, 10:44 AM	#51
Offroader5 Picky Fab'r/Acetal Junky Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arizona Desert/AJ Posts: 3,073	I'd also prefer to just use solder pads. Unless the Deans were situated so that they lye down exiting the board to the side...it would make the wires stick up. The solder pads also leaves it open to use for a more broad range of peoples wiring.

04-27-2009, 10:50 AM	#52
tim the toolman Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Winnemucca Posts: 428	Great idea & product I may order one. I really like that it can be wired to short out or open, my car & motor setup only needs open

04-27-2009, 11:00 AM	#53
Soup Man Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 21	and ordered...

04-27-2009, 11:05 AM	#54
chad30w RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: enid Posts: 1,250	Money sent for dig setup

04-27-2009, 11:36 AM	#55
Cruzin Illusion Keep Crawling in Crawling Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Commerce City Posts: 797	I was thinking if they were pre wired with out connectors. Sort of like an ESC. This way you can choose what type of connector you would like to install (Bullet, Deans, etc...) plus it gives you the option on the length of the wires to the connector so it fits your set up. I am one that does like the option to install connectors. When I am at a comp, I like the having a back up set up so all I have to do is swap, plug and play.

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04-27-2009, 11:44 AM	#56
51504rock Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Livermore Posts: 579	I would like just the solder pads too. That way i can wire it up how ever i like. I am not a big fan of all the big dean pugs all over the rig.

04-27-2009, 01:38 PM	#59
CreepyCrawl I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centered Posts: 2,082	Very cool... Any work around ideas for getting your dig to work in a Super with rear steer, a CC BEC and a Spektrum SR3500 micro Rx?

04-27-2009, 01:57 PM	#60
EXW Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Posts: 155	I think the idea of pre-wired DEANS would be great as an option when ordering. I'd buy it.

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