One-Handed Wheel/Adapter for Futaba 4PX/4PM/7PX

[Panther6834]

To allow one-handed driving when running my crawlers, I'm interested in either completely replacing the wheel on my Tx, or adding an adapter...but, still retaining the wheel foam for two-handed use when running FE boats & off-road race vehicles. I've seen the aluminum "clamp-style" adapters, which require the steering wheel foam to be removed, and then the adapter clamps into the wheel (in place of the foam). This is NOT what I'm interested in getting...I want to retain the foam (as mentioned, above).

What I'm looking for is either a replacement wheel that has a built-in 'one-handed' lever (retaining the wheel foam)...or, an adapter that gets added behind the stock wheel. Do either/both of these exist? And, if so, can anyone lead me to where I can buy? I've searched the best I can, and, so far, I've come up (no pun intended) empty-handed. Any guidance will be appreciated.


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[mikemcE]

I printed a clamp on the foam one for my Futaba, easy on easy off


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[Panther6834]

Originally Posted by mikemcE

I printed a clamp on the foam one for my Futaba, easy on easy off


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If it clamps over the foam, that's not what I wanted. As I stated, I'm looking for something that still allows being able to grip the foam with my hand. However...if it's "easy on/easy off", that's something I can probably work with.

Would you be willing to sell one (or two...one as a 'backup')? And, if so, could you PM me some photos?


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[Panther6834]

Originally Posted by mikemcE

I printed a clamp on the foam one for my Futaba, easy on easy off


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Actually, I take that back...and, I apologize. The motors I thought about the design you referenced, the more I realized it could be a good solution. While I don't want anything that would damage the foam and/or wheel, a thumb steering adapter that clamps into the foam would be doable.* I could easily attach it when needing one-handed control, and remove it once done crawling.

If you could, please, provide more info, as well as some photos, is greatly appreciate it. Also, if you have different designs on the thumb control end (such as 'paddle' and/or 'forked' design), I'd really be interested in seeing the different possibilities.


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[mikemcE]

I found it on thingaverse, I will try for the link. I don’t run a screw in it, as friction holds it on perfectly.





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[mikemcE]

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4373642

I think this is what I started with

[Panther6834]

Might be a bit too big for my hand. Plus, I don't have a 3D printer.


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[mikemcE]

Originally Posted by Panther6834

Might be a bit too big for my hand. Plus, I don't have a 3D printer.


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I’ve seen many like it on eBay…
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