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papaweely · 07-23-2009, 04:19 AM

I keep thinking a dual motor Stampede using two rear chassis setups (dual trans/motors), and making the chassis pivot in some way to give articulation ... without spending a lot ...

papaweely · 07-23-2009, 06:46 AM

... don't get me wrong - this would just be for a fun crawler/trail rig = no comps.

renoirbud · 07-23-2009, 11:33 AM

I have had a 4wd Pede Basher, it was fun. Unless your time is of no value to you, just buy a used AX10.

Greatscott · 07-23-2009, 01:14 PM

My 'pede is a fun basher with non-stop wheelies, but a crawler it is not. There are a couple of guys on the Traxxas forums that have made a 4wd 'pede, cool project, but the engineering will drive you nuts (unless you are into that kind of thing). The 'pede would be lousy as an independant suspension crawler, the arms do well at high speeds, but are just to short to do any good on the rocks. The only other option is to make it articulate right behind the front end, then you'll have to relocate the steering servo (back to the engineering thing). One other problem is where the battery is mounted, tooo high.

Now that I have done all I can to crush your spirit, if you have the time and money put one together and post it as a build thread, we'd love to see what you come up with, in other words, prove us wrong...

papaweely · 07-23-2009, 07:00 PM

I have two old 'pede trannys and thought it might work, but don't want to start on something overly difficult or end up in a 'money pit'.
Yes, my 'gears' seem to 'keep turning' to come up with the next mod or project.
'Anyone interested in a home-made Stampede chassis extension? ... Yours! for only $49.95 plus shipping and handling - TODAY ONLY!!!'

slashbasher · 07-23-2009, 08:25 PM

I think thatwould be a cool trail basher .I love the idea. You can put a hinge in the middle of the chassis with shock mounts on either side to make it articulate kind of like a catepillar loader pivots in the middle. I have an idea on how to do it ,but it's hard to explain what I'm talkin about. I think it would be awesome. I think I will make a clod based centipede crawler articulated in the middle like that since you put the idea in my head. Thanks. Bob

peyton. · 07-23-2009, 08:30 PM

i had a pede once, started to make it how you want it.

..........................then the dog ate it.

so its possible

Frankenwheely · 07-23-2009, 10:41 PM

Keep the pede as is. Not worth it. You'll miss the speed and want to run it later.

papaweely · 07-24-2009, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankenwheely

Keep the pede as is. Not worth it. You'll miss the speed and want to run it later.

No problem with the speed. Have three Rustlers, three 'Pedes and a built from scratch Slash (Pede battery tray and steering) - all brushless!

Karadjas · 07-25-2009, 07:20 AM

Nothing wrong with trying imho

07-23-2009, 04:19 AM	#1
papaweely Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Shenandoah Valley, VA Posts: 102	Stampede crawler? I keep thinking a dual motor Stampede using two rear chassis setups (dual trans/motors), and making the chassis pivot in some way to give articulation ... without spending a lot ...

07-23-2009, 08:25 PM	#6
slashbasher Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: columbus Posts: 218	pede crawler I think thatwould be a cool trail basher .I love the idea. You can put a hinge in the middle of the chassis with shock mounts on either side to make it articulate kind of like a catepillar loader pivots in the middle. I have an idea on how to do it ,but it's hard to explain what I'm talkin about. I think it would be awesome. I think I will make a clod based centipede crawler articulated in the middle like that since you put the idea in my head. Thanks. Bob

07-23-2009, 06:46 AM	#2
papaweely Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Shenandoah Valley, VA Posts: 102	... don't get me wrong - this would just be for a fun crawler/trail rig = no comps.

07-23-2009, 11:33 AM	#3
renoirbud RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: China Grove, NC Posts: 1,395	I have had a 4wd Pede Basher, it was fun. Unless your time is of no value to you, just buy a used AX10.

07-23-2009, 01:14 PM	#4
Greatscott I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Idaho Posts: 3,648	My 'pede is a fun basher with non-stop wheelies, but a crawler it is not. There are a couple of guys on the Traxxas forums that have made a 4wd 'pede, cool project, but the engineering will drive you nuts (unless you are into that kind of thing). The 'pede would be lousy as an independant suspension crawler, the arms do well at high speeds, but are just to short to do any good on the rocks. The only other option is to make it articulate right behind the front end, then you'll have to relocate the steering servo (back to the engineering thing). One other problem is where the battery is mounted, tooo high. Now that I have done all I can to crush your spirit, if you have the time and money put one together and post it as a build thread, we'd love to see what you come up with, in other words, prove us wrong...

07-23-2009, 07:00 PM	#5
papaweely Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Shenandoah Valley, VA Posts: 102	I have two old 'pede trannys and thought it might work, but don't want to start on something overly difficult or end up in a 'money pit'. Yes, my 'gears' seem to 'keep turning' to come up with the next mod or project. 'Anyone interested in a home-made Stampede chassis extension? ... Yours! for only $49.95 plus shipping and handling - TODAY ONLY!!!'

07-23-2009, 08:30 PM	#7
peyton. Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2009 Location: lake elsinore Posts: 291	i had a pede once, started to make it how you want it. ..........................then the dog ate it. so its possible

07-23-2009, 10:41 PM	#8
Frankenwheely D-Wray 4 Prez! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Shh Posts: 2,560	Keep the pede as is. Not worth it. You'll miss the speed and want to run it later.

07-25-2009, 07:20 AM	#10
Karadjas Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cyprus Posts: 321	Nothing wrong with trying imho

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