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tubed-n-lubed · 11-17-2008, 12:48 AM

It was great to meet those of you that were at RCP on Friday & I am sure I will meet more of you at the upcoming comp.

At RCP I was able to get a taste of what works & what does not, mine did not as it had way too much articulation. So upon getting home I started a new design which I have together along with the VF dig.

This new design works much better but like me is a bit strange.

Here are some pics, but keep in mind it is still all in prototype form at the moment until I get the kinks worked out. Then I will do a final version.

The Hitec HS 645MG will replace the Axial servo for the dig & I need to order a better servo for the steering, suggestions welcome!

Rockcrawler · 11-17-2008, 02:04 AM

Nice Fab job. Looks clean too.

62 bugzilla · 11-17-2008, 02:20 AM

nice job with a low cg and even drives upside down. Cool rig.

newbie8324 · 11-17-2008, 04:03 AM

i really like the way you mounted that steering servo nice low CG

ctrwannabe · 11-17-2008, 10:01 AM

nice looking, do you machine all those parts? what chassis is that? also how are you liking those tires?

tubed-n-lubed · 11-17-2008, 10:14 AM

Thanks guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctrwannabe

nice looking, do you machine all those parts? what chassis is that? also how are you liking those tires?

Thanks, yes I do & the chassis is what I came up with this weekend because I wanted to try a 60/40 setup & didn't want to cut down the MIP shaft on the rear which I would have to do with the addition of the VF dig.

The rovers are the best tire I have run so far.

ctrwannabe · 11-17-2008, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubed-n-lubed

Thanks, yes I do & the chassis is what I came up with this weekend because I wanted to try a 60/40 setup & didn't want to cut down the MIP shaft on the rear which I would have to do with the addition of the VF dig.

The rovers are the best tire I have run so far.

I really like the way that chassis looks, man I wish I had access and knowledge to machine stuff. Have you run the panthers, I have heard people saying they like these rovers better. thanks

tubed-n-lubed · 11-19-2008, 12:46 AM

Ok I ordered the 7955 just because I could get it for the same price as the 5955 & it has more programmable features than the 5955 like failsafe when I get into that, it also comes with an aluminum arm so that is something else I don't have to buy.

The new shocks & receiver will be here tomorrow as well but except for those few things I am done.

I managed to get everything mounted below the height of the spur gear so I think it is a low a CG as possible.

Enjoy

finishline · 11-19-2008, 11:44 PM

unique is right, rig looks good allways nice to see different way to set up rigs

tubed-n-lubed · 11-20-2008, 12:44 AM

Thanks! I got the new shocks on today & the Novak receiver came in as well so my Lynx 3D is all setup. Except for the new servo that should be tomorrow it is done, except that I smoked my charged a few mins ago so I guess a trip to the LHS is in order for tomorrow as well.

tubed-n-lubed · 11-21-2008, 03:43 PM

Ok it is all setup & done! I cut/welded/machined the front MIP shaft today after killing a plastic one. Got the body mounts done & the body bent/trimmed/mounted.

I am quite happy with how it is working but the proof will be at the comp this weekend.

Now I just need a charger so I can get my batteries charged.

ctrwannabe · 11-21-2008, 04:17 PM

hope you dont kill your spur gear in a comp, looks good, im not so sure how i feel about that body looks like a van or something weird

hitman46mod · 11-21-2008, 04:29 PM

Nice job man. Way to think outside the box.

tubed-n-lubed · 11-22-2008, 01:12 AM

Thanks guys! I will have a cover made for the spur out lexan before is sees a comp

tubed-n-lubed · 12-02-2008, 03:48 PM

Ok some more updates,

1. I narrowed it by taking out the extenders
2. made new battery mounts out of kydex since the old setup would not work with it narrowed & redid the saddle packs.

3. I am trying a BTA setup which I really like so far, be nice the links are temporary but the servo mount is a final design.

4. I finally made memory foams for the rovers & they work great! it is amazing what a walmart memory foam pillow & a 2.5" tin can & a 6" tin can can be made into

5. Since the servo sits higher than the gatecrasher body would allow I decided to cut up the rtr body & it will work until I do another body.

6. After the last so cal comp I tore down the trans because it was not feeling right & found that the DNA dig output shafe was drilled a little too thin for the three screws.

BILLYGOAT · 12-02-2008, 04:31 PM

Interesting Build. Way To Think Outside The Box. Hows It Crawl With The New Tuning?

The Cracker · 12-02-2008, 10:50 PM

Nice work man, this is a great build. those tires are monsters. i really dig your servo plate for the bta steering.... let us know how it crawls
-cracker-

Harvo · 12-04-2008, 06:38 AM

Beauty!! I liked the gate crasher much better though!!

Krakker · 12-04-2008, 09:20 AM

PLEASE, don't run that thing, I see some serious flaws in your design. I will PM you a shipping address so you can send it to me and I will fix it for you. It may take a few years but you'll be thanking me in the long run.

OK OK, I guess you can keep it. But if you change you mind, let me know. Seriously tho, that thing is SICK! VERY cool details. Have you gotten to abuse it yet?

tubed-n-lubed · 12-04-2008, 08:50 PM

Thanks guys!

Up to now it has been a drill press, belt sander & hand tools but I ordered an X Y mill table & some end & ball mill bits so we will see what I come up with. I have many ideas that were not easy to do with precision or repeatability but now I will have the precision.

So far I really like the BTA setup & the 60/40 chassis but I will be ordering some proper aluminum & Delrin so as to refine what I have designed.

11-17-2008, 12:48 AM	#1
tubed-n-lubed Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Bernardino Mountains Posts: 512	New chassis & setup It was great to meet those of you that were at RCP on Friday & I am sure I will meet more of you at the upcoming comp. At RCP I was able to get a taste of what works & what does not, mine did not as it had way too much articulation. So upon getting home I started a new design which I have together along with the VF dig. This new design works much better but like me is a bit strange. Here are some pics, but keep in mind it is still all in prototype form at the moment until I get the kinks worked out. Then I will do a final version. The Hitec HS 645MG will replace the Axial servo for the dig & I need to order a better servo for the steering, suggestions welcome!

11-17-2008, 02:20 AM	#3
62 bugzilla Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: stevens point Posts: 205	nice nice job with a low cg and even drives upside down. Cool rig.

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11-17-2008, 02:04 AM	#2
Rockcrawler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hueytown, Alabama Posts: 6,777	Nice Fab job. Looks clean too.

11-17-2008, 04:03 AM	#4
newbie8324 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: hartland wi Posts: 243	i really like the way you mounted that steering servo nice low CG

11-17-2008, 10:01 AM	#5
ctrwannabe RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,093	nice looking, do you machine all those parts? what chassis is that? also how are you liking those tires?

11-19-2008, 12:46 AM	#8
tubed-n-lubed Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Bernardino Mountains Posts: 512	Ok I ordered the 7955 just because I could get it for the same price as the 5955 & it has more programmable features than the 5955 like failsafe when I get into that, it also comes with an aluminum arm so that is something else I don't have to buy. The new shocks & receiver will be here tomorrow as well but except for those few things I am done. I managed to get everything mounted below the height of the spur gear so I think it is a low a CG as possible. Enjoy

11-19-2008, 11:44 PM	#9
finishline RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CALI "209" Posts: 1,970	unique is right, rig looks good allways nice to see different way to set up rigs

11-20-2008, 12:44 AM	#10
tubed-n-lubed Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Bernardino Mountains Posts: 512	Thanks! I got the new shocks on today & the Novak receiver came in as well so my Lynx 3D is all setup. Except for the new servo that should be tomorrow it is done, except that I smoked my charged a few mins ago so I guess a trip to the LHS is in order for tomorrow as well.

11-21-2008, 03:43 PM	#11
tubed-n-lubed Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Bernardino Mountains Posts: 512	Ok it is all setup & done! I cut/welded/machined the front MIP shaft today after killing a plastic one. Got the body mounts done & the body bent/trimmed/mounted. I am quite happy with how it is working but the proof will be at the comp this weekend. Now I just need a charger so I can get my batteries charged.

11-21-2008, 04:17 PM	#12
ctrwannabe RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,093	hope you dont kill your spur gear in a comp, looks good, im not so sure how i feel about that body looks like a van or something weird

11-21-2008, 04:29 PM	#13
hitman46mod RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 1,508	Nice job man. Way to think outside the box.

11-22-2008, 01:12 AM	#14
tubed-n-lubed Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Bernardino Mountains Posts: 512	Thanks guys! I will have a cover made for the spur out lexan before is sees a comp

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12-02-2008, 03:48 PM	#15
tubed-n-lubed Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Bernardino Mountains Posts: 512	Ok some more updates, 1. I narrowed it by taking out the extenders 2. made new battery mounts out of kydex since the old setup would not work with it narrowed & redid the saddle packs. 3. I am trying a BTA setup which I really like so far, be nice the links are temporary but the servo mount is a final design. 4. I finally made memory foams for the rovers & they work great! it is amazing what a walmart memory foam pillow & a 2.5" tin can & a 6" tin can can be made into 5. Since the servo sits higher than the gatecrasher body would allow I decided to cut up the rtr body & it will work until I do another body. 6. After the last so cal comp I tore down the trans because it was not feeling right & found that the DNA dig output shafe was drilled a little too thin for the three screws.

12-02-2008, 04:31 PM	#16
BILLYGOAT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RAMBLIN Posts: 1,713	Interesting Build. Way To Think Outside The Box. Hows It Crawl With The New Tuning?

12-02-2008, 10:50 PM	#17
The Cracker Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: yakima Posts: 79	Nice work man, this is a great build. those tires are monsters. i really dig your servo plate for the bta steering.... let us know how it crawls -cracker-

12-04-2008, 06:38 AM	#18
Harvo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the Dark Edges of your Mind Posts: 6,386	Beauty!! I liked the gate crasher much better though!!

12-04-2008, 09:20 AM	#19
Krakker I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where freedom is earned. Posts: 2,011	PLEASE, don't run that thing, I see some serious flaws in your design. I will PM you a shipping address so you can send it to me and I will fix it for you. It may take a few years but you'll be thanking me in the long run. OK OK, I guess you can keep it. But if you change you mind, let me know. Seriously tho, that thing is SICK! VERY cool details. Have you gotten to abuse it yet?

12-04-2008, 08:50 PM	#20
tubed-n-lubed Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Bernardino Mountains Posts: 512	Thanks guys! Up to now it has been a drill press, belt sander & hand tools but I ordered an X Y mill table & some end & ball mill bits so we will see what I come up with. I have many ideas that were not easy to do with precision or repeatability but now I will have the precision. So far I really like the BTA setup & the 60/40 chassis but I will be ordering some proper aluminum & Delrin so as to refine what I have designed.

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