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savagefromthesprings · 09-13-2009, 09:32 PM

I have 2 of these drills. opened one up today and saw that it is just a simple motor. Will this work in an RC? will i be able to use my speed control in place of the trigger/forward reverse mechanism?

I know i will have to use the 18v battery pack, but will this harm the servos or can they handle the extra juice? any input would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

savagefromthesprings · 09-13-2009, 09:34 PM

oh, and the battery isnt bad, those are my initials. ha.

life_livin · 09-13-2009, 09:41 PM

i dunno about using it in the wk
but i know some e-revo guys and e-maxx guys use dewalt 750 and ect. size motors
and btw
you have awesome initials lol

Reflection · 09-13-2009, 09:42 PM

If you search the archives on RCC,you'll see that we used to do that back in the day.

No reason at all it won't work. Can't say it's a good upgrade,but it will work.

That motor is designed to run on 18 volts. On an 8 cell pack or even a 3 cell lipo it'll be slow.

savagefromthesprings · 09-13-2009, 10:03 PM

well, the idea is that i want to build a big crawler. i dont know whether it would be classified as a 1/5 scale or what. im new to rc crawlers, but its fun tinkering with it!

why would it be a bad upgrade? wouldnt it have more torque? my main question is, would it work with my speed controller and servos? and as far as the battery concern, i was planning on using the 18 volt battery it comes with.

savagefromthesprings · 09-13-2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by life_livin

i dunno about using it in the wk
but i know some e-revo guys and e-maxx guys use dewalt 750 and ect. size motors
and btw
you have awesome initials lol

its actually a crawler king but its the same thing.. how did you know what it was? the only thing still original is the tranny and axles.

Reflection · 09-13-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by savagefromthesprings

well, the idea is that i want to build a big crawler. i dont know whether it would be classified as a 1/5 scale or what. im new to rc crawlers, but its fun tinkering with it!

why would it be a bad upgrade? wouldnt it have more torque? my main question is, would it work with my speed controller and servos? and as far as the battery concern, i was planning on using the 18 volt battery it comes with.

If all your into is just tinkering with these crawlers and having fun with them,then you may have good luck with them. The "Can't say it's a good upgrade...." comment was based solely on the fact that there's better performing options out there,specially for a competition rig. If your not into chasing gates,try it out,have fun with it,you may like it.

More torque? May do it....but you'll sacrifice any wheel speed which can be very helpful in a competition rig as well as just a basher. There are options out there that have more than enough power and wheel speed combined.

To answer your question directly though,yes,it can work just like any other motor.

shadowrejects · 09-13-2009, 10:17 PM

lol it may be slow, but yea, if u solder it right and it should crawl like a beast

constantmotion · 09-14-2009, 05:20 AM

If you are planning on using the XL-5 in the pictures.....18V will let out the white ghost. That ESC can only handle 9.6V.

D_Frawg · 09-15-2009, 04:56 PM

I ran a DEWAL* drill motor in a REVO that i converted i used a HV NOVAK ESC and two 6 cell or two 7 cell packs it went together well. That motor is rated for 36 volts dc the only problem i ever had, running the rest of the revo stock, was if it binds a wheel them big ole fat plastic axels will twist like butter. So there was plenty of torque. you are building a crawler so don't expect more than 15-18mph but that should go without saying. Make sure you mount as low as possible because that motor is Heavy

savagefromthesprings · 09-15-2009, 05:03 PM

thanks for the info guys. i think im gonna use both of the motors on my super project. one for the front axle and one for the rear.

D_Frawg · 09-15-2009, 05:08 PM

after some trial and error i mounted a savage transmission and that motor on its side to get it lower i liked the independant suspension. It will work if you want it to bad enough. The only thing i that I didn't like was, my on road LIPO was charging and it Melted down my 1:1 Accord with my crawler in the trunk. i pulled that motor out of the wreckage an hooked it to a battery IT still SPUN I don't know how but it did.

poorboyrc77 · 09-15-2009, 05:28 PM

The only thing i that I didn't like was, my on road LIPO was charging and it Melted down my 1:1 Accord with my crawler in the trunk. [/QUOTE]

WOW

What some luck.

09-13-2009, 09:32 PM	#1
savagefromthesprings Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Glenwood Springs Posts: 125	Will this work? Dewalt 18v motor I have 2 of these drills. opened one up today and saw that it is just a simple motor. Will this work in an RC? will i be able to use my speed control in place of the trigger/forward reverse mechanism? I know i will have to use the 18v battery pack, but will this harm the servos or can they handle the extra juice? any input would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

09-13-2009, 09:34 PM	#2
savagefromthesprings Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Glenwood Springs Posts: 125	oh, and the battery isnt bad, those are my initials. ha.

09-13-2009, 09:41 PM	#3
life_livin Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2008 Location: looking for sponsors Posts: 462	i dunno about using it in the wk but i know some e-revo guys and e-maxx guys use dewalt 750 and ect. size motors and btw you have awesome initials lol

09-13-2009, 09:42 PM	#4
Reflection TEAM MODERATOR Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,855	If you search the archives on RCC,you'll see that we used to do that back in the day. No reason at all it won't work. Can't say it's a good upgrade,but it will work. That motor is designed to run on 18 volts. On an 8 cell pack or even a 3 cell lipo it'll be slow.

09-13-2009, 10:03 PM	#5
savagefromthesprings Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Glenwood Springs Posts: 125	well, the idea is that i want to build a big crawler. i dont know whether it would be classified as a 1/5 scale or what. im new to rc crawlers, but its fun tinkering with it! why would it be a bad upgrade? wouldnt it have more torque? my main question is, would it work with my speed controller and servos? and as far as the battery concern, i was planning on using the 18 volt battery it comes with.

09-13-2009, 10:17 PM	#8
shadowrejects Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Frisco, Texas Posts: 721	lol it may be slow, but yea, if u solder it right and it should crawl like a beast

09-14-2009, 05:20 AM	#9
constantmotion On the lookout for Rocks Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monroe, Louisiana Posts: 3,711	If you are planning on using the XL-5 in the pictures.....18V will let out the white ghost. That ESC can only handle 9.6V.

09-15-2009, 04:56 PM	#10
D_Frawg Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Payne Posts: 92	I ran a DEWAL* drill motor in a REVO that i converted i used a HV NOVAK ESC and two 6 cell or two 7 cell packs it went together well. That motor is rated for 36 volts dc the only problem i ever had, running the rest of the revo stock, was if it binds a wheel them big ole fat plastic axels will twist like butter. So there was plenty of torque. you are building a crawler so don't expect more than 15-18mph but that should go without saying. Make sure you mount as low as possible because that motor is Heavy

09-15-2009, 05:03 PM	#11
savagefromthesprings Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Glenwood Springs Posts: 125	thanks for the info guys. i think im gonna use both of the motors on my super project. one for the front axle and one for the rear.

09-15-2009, 05:08 PM	#12
D_Frawg Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Payne Posts: 92	after some trial and error i mounted a savage transmission and that motor on its side to get it lower i liked the independant suspension. It will work if you want it to bad enough. The only thing i that I didn't like was, my on road LIPO was charging and it Melted down my 1:1 Accord with my crawler in the trunk. i pulled that motor out of the wreckage an hooked it to a battery IT still SPUN I don't know how but it did.

09-15-2009, 05:28 PM	#13
poorboyrc77 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: talladega AL. Posts: 787	The only thing i that I didn't like was, my on road LIPO was charging and it Melted down my 1:1 Accord with my crawler in the trunk. [/QUOTE] WOW What some luck.

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