all custom super crawler.. lots of pics!!!

[eclipse9]

hey guys im preety new to crawling but certainly not to rc.i was playing with my friends new ax 10 and decided i liked it and knew i had lots of parts laying around turns out almost enough to build a tmaxx.i like to biuld things so i wanted to try biulding my own crawler.i only spent 15$ so far. this is what i came up with..guys please tell me how i did and what i did wrong please (it helps me alot).
now I introduce you to
BLACK WIDOW


maximizer 1/2 on hpi dirt claws


carbon fiber i used






the pede tranny i bought for 15$



im using a axial 27t motor i think its a perfect combo


overview


the tmaxx parts that i had laying around all got used



articulation




servo/battery mount




i use alot of delrine/cutting board parts to make it super sturdy





i had it running for a little while untill i broke my driveshafts






16inch wheelbase hex to hex



and cant forget 4wheel steering


btw if anyone has any servos and or tmaxx driveshafts they could sell me that could get this project rolling in the right direction..
thanks guys hope you like it

[kruzr69]

Looks pretty impresive for only $15. You are probably going to want to get some vertical seperation on your links at the chassis end.

[eclipse9]

Originally Posted by kruzr69

Looks pretty impresive for only $15. You are probably going to want to get some vertical seperation on your links at the chassis end.

explain please dude im a newbe to crawling
thanks

[jlmotox]

I think what he was refering to was to raise your upper link mount on the chassis....on my super I have about an 1" of seperation between the upper and lower link mounts on the chassis.

I like your idea though, I was thinking about building a super using Hpi Savage axles.

[joemama32]

Have you tested it it looks sweet bro i cant wait to see action shots

[eclipse9]

Originally Posted by jlmotox

I think what he was refering to was to raise your upper link mount on the chassis....on my super I have about an 1" of seperation between the upper and lower link mounts on the chassis.

I like your idea though, I was thinking about building a super using Hpi Savage axles.

just wondering what the reason for raising them is just so i can get some knowlegde before i actualy do raise them.. thanks

[eclipse9]

Originally Posted by joemama32

Have you tested it it looks sweet bro i cant wait to see action shots

i actualy did test it it crawled well but in like 5 minutes i broke my driveshafts.im probly ordering a pair of revo 3.3 shafts.

[wojin]

way to go on building your own crawler. so, you turned and independent suspension to a solid axle with delrin plates huh?

there is no right or wrong, it either works or it doesn't. just gotta try new things(doesnt seem like you have a problem doing that anyway)

[sierradmax]

I see you have a mix of large revo ends and standard traxxas rod ends. May I suggest using all revo ends. The standard traxxas rod ends could make a weak link for a super crawler.

[eclipse9]

Originally Posted by wojin

way to go on building your own crawler. so, you turned and independent suspension to a solid axle with delrin plates huh?

there is no right or wrong, it either works or it doesn't. just gotta try new things(doesnt seem like you have a problem doing that anyway)

thanks

[eclipse9]

Originally Posted by sierradmax

I see you have a mix of large revo ends and standard traxxas rod ends. May I suggest using all revo ends. The standard traxxas rod ends could make a weak link for a super crawler.

hahha lol you are the only one who noticed that so far but the problem is the revo ends fit on the pinions but not on the pede tranny..any suggestions?

[sierradmax]

Use what you have until they break than make your own links. I make my links from revo ends and the following from mcmastercarr....

98841A009

Zinc-Plated Steel Threaded Rod 8-32 Thread, 3' Length $1.83 Each 9056K611 Multipurpose Aluminum (Alloy 6061) Tube 1/4" OD, .180" ID, .035" Wall Thickness, 6' Length $17.57 Each Good luck and nice interesting build

[eclipse9]

Originally Posted by sierradmax

Use what you have until they break than make your own links. I make my links from revo ends and the following from mcmastercarr....

thanks
by any chance you got a link or pics of how you did yours?

[eclipse9]

update: i moved the upper links like you guys said.

[heminutt]

it looks good can you post a vid

[sierradmax]

It's quite simple and with the fabricating skills you have, you shouldn't have a problem and should have the tools required which is a tape measure/digital calipers, file and a haxsaw.

Let's say you need to make a custom 6 1/4" link. measure the revo end from the center of the ball to the end (I'm not sure of the exact dimension but let's assume it's 5/8"). So you're aluminum 1/4" sleeve should be cut to 5" (6 1/4" - (5/8" x 2)= 5". File one end of the threaded rod and install the rod end. Insert the cut sleeve on the opposite end of the threaded rod and make a mark to cut the threaded rod approximately 5/16"-3/8" further to accept the other rod end. Cut, file, assemble and you're done.

[eclipse9]

Originally Posted by heminutt

it looks good can you post a vid

never had a chance to take a vid of when it was running sorry but when its all done there will be one

[eclipse9]

Originally Posted by sierradmax

It's quite simple and with the fabricating skills you have, you shouldn't have a problem and should have the tools required which is a tape measure/digital calipers, file and a haxsaw.

Let's say you need to make a custom 6 1/4" link. measure the revo end from the center of the ball to the end (I'm not sure of the exact dimension but let's assume it's 5/8"). So you're aluminum 1/4" sleeve should be cut to 5" (6 1/4" - (5/8" x 2)= 5". File one end of the threaded rod and install the rod end. Insert the cut sleeve on the opposite end of the threaded rod and make a mark to cut the threaded rod approximately 5/16"-3/8" further to accept the other rod end. Cut, file, assemble and you're done.

i just like having a visual picture before i start doing something.it helps alot.

[Crayon]

i see you used cutting board to lock your independent suspension, may i suggest fabbing some mini shock towers and using solid links to further strengthen the front and rear ends.

[eclipse9]

ye good idea but they are pretty strong and i dont have spae as the servos are in the place of the mounts