Soze finally gets around to the Element Enduro Builder's Kit

[Yto1312]

Forgot to ask about tires. Which one is best for enduro 4,2 or 4.7?

[Lashlee]

I use PL Krawler T/A's in a 4.75" on my Enduro.

[Yto1312]

Originally Posted by Lashlee

I use PL Krawler T/A's in a 4.75" on my Enduro.

Do you need the hex 8mm for those tires?

[soze]

Finally getting back to the Element Enduro Builders Kit Build. In this build I add some parts from Rock Pirates RC. I'll be adding their rear shock towers, narrow sliders and battery tray.

Visit Rock Pirates RC at www.rockpiratesrc.com


Here are the Rock Pirates RC parts for the Enduro that I got.




Rock Pirates RC "Power Wagon" sliders for the Enduro/SCX10II




Rock Pirates RC Shock Towers for the Enduro/SCX10II




Rock Pirates RC Battery Tray for the Enduro/SCX10II - *note this is the older version without the battery strap guides. The new one has battery strap guides and I'm now using the new ones




Here are the rear shock towers installed. I used a 70mm link and some spacers to brace the shock towers.






Here is the initial version of the Rock Pirates RC battery tray installed... I've since swapped the newer version with battery strap guides.




This is probably my favorite part from them. The power wagon sliders. You'll understand why I like them so much later on, but they hug the power wagon body perfectly!

[soze]

I added some weight down low to my Element Enduro Builder's kit using brass parts from SSD RC.




First the diff cover for the front axle






Next the link mounts for both axles








Aluminum C-Hubs and brass knuckles next

[soze]

I tried to get the Enduro chassis sitting low and remedy the challenges that come with trying to achieve it. I'll be using parts from Club 5 Racing, Brazin Scale RC, and Hardcore RC to get it where I want. I'll also be using a 500oz servo from Armory RC.




Adding this nice Armory RC Katana 500 servo.




I'm only using the front set of the Brazin shock towers with integrated panhard mount.




Using Club 5 Racing Shock bushings/standoffs and High clearance links






Link rod-ends all threaded on




Shock bushings and shock towers on








High clearance links on








Hmmm... we got a problem here. Can't get full compression




Hardcore RC high offset panhard to the rescue




That's much better

[soze]

Next up for this build is adding the Hobbywing Quicrun Fusion brushless esc/motor 2-in-1 combo and some Junfac Driveshafts for the Element Enduro.




Hobbywing Fusion 1800kv 2-in-1 ESC/Motor. Love the smoothness and the space savings.






Junfac driveshafts for the Enduro




Interesting way to hold the driveshafts in... didn't expect it to be like this. Was expecting a screwpin.




All in! (You may catch glimpses of some 3D printed parts that I designed for this build)

[soze]

In this part of the build, we finally add some wheels and tires as well as some brass to the chassis. The build is finally taking shape and getting close to the finish line!

1.9" Beadlock wheels - https://ebay.us/ccqxpL | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_974jUM
Club 5 Racing +6mm RhinoHub - https://ebay.us/93eR9n
Pro-Line 1.9 BFG Krawlers G8 Compound - https://ebay.to/3pe9qrt
Pro-Line Dual Stage Foam - https://ebay.to/3jIoCM6
Samix 8mm Brass Wheel Hexes - https://ebay.us/VbjgD5
HumboldtEF 3D Printed SLW Hub Spacers - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4761180




Found these 1.9 Beadlocks on Aliexpress and took a liking to them.




Club 5 Racing +6mm RhinoHub brass weights




Samix 8mm Hex Adapters




Pro-Line BFG Krawlers in G8 with Pro-Line dual stage foams




HumboldtEF's SLW Spacer




Getting ready to be put together




Front wheels & tires




Tires mounted, ready to go




8mm Hexes going on








Sitting pretty!

[soze]

Woohoo! I finally get to show off the body and stuff I've been working on for this build! It's all come together, and I think it's looking pretty sweet! I'll show you the 3D printed parts I made for this build, as well as the myTrickRC LEDs and the updated Rock Pirates Battery Tray.





First up, once again I'm using a Armory RC Katana 500oz servo.


So 3D printed parts... where do I start....


Magnet mounts... I made these magnet mounts for my power wagon body.






Here are the rear magnet mounts, and you can see why I like the Rock Pirates sliders. The magnets can stick to them!




Some felt to soften the blow for the magnets to the sliders




Here's my modular mid-chassis brace/receiver box/fuel cell. I took the high clearance mid-chassis brace that I created and added a fuel cell/receiver box on top of it.






Here's my rear bed (with a chassis brace underneath) and early prototype of my head rack.




Made a roof rack with Rock Pirates logo






3D printed a driver for the rig.




He's magnet mounted to the sliders




Made some louvers for the windows






Using these MyTrick RC Red LED Wafers




MyTrick RC Voltage converter




HeyOK Receiver switch




Created electronics housing for the receiver and other electrical doodads




Stuffed all that into the box






Created some magnetic wafer light mounts








The other wafer goes in the empty servo slot underneath




With the LED lights on




Here's the revised headrack with some 3D printed flintlock weapons




And last but not least... the Wasteland inspired bumper. It's 3D printed so I hope it'll hold up long enough, but I'll likely have to figure out how to make something stronger later on.










This build definitely isn't done. I've still got a few more ideas I'm playing around with.

[durok]

Damn, soze - what an absolute BEAST!

You are killin' it with the 3D design and implementation...

[OSRC]

That is way cool, very nice work!!

[Robotboy]

Damn, this is great! You did indeed kill it

[soze]

Originally Posted by durok

Damn, soze - what an absolute BEAST!

You are killin' it with the 3D design and implementation...

Originally Posted by OSRC

That is way cool, very nice work!!

Originally Posted by Robotboy

Damn, this is great! You did indeed kill it

Thanks guys! I had a lot of fun with this one. I've never used so many magnets on a build in my life!

Designing all the parts for this build was pretty rewarding as well. Learned a lot of things and wished I had more time to devote to it. I probably should start watching the tutorials on fusion 360. I've just been stumbling my way through the program and figuring things out. I'm sure there are some things that I did more difficultly than I had to because I didn't know some functionality or feature exists in the program.

I have probably a few more ideas on 3D printed parts for this rig, but it's pretty close to done. I've already got plans brewing in my head for my next 3D print heavy build.

[Phyro]

I really like the receiver box that you came up with. I don’t mind using that electronic plate the Ecto has, but always afraid I am going to ruin a receiver with it setting out like that.


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[Doom!]

Wicked Cool!