BWD "Project X" Direct Drive Trans...so many applications!

[billet works]

This is a project that I've sat on for long enough.

Meet the BWD "Project X" Direct Drive Trans. This was developed for a host of applications ranging from 1/10-1/8 scale go fast/FOFF rigs to LCC Axled Sporty rigs.

While it appears very stout (intended to be near bomb proof), this proto only weighs as much as a bone stock plastic housing/geared AX-10 transmission with stock alum outdrives. That said, it comes in at under 2" wide in the vertical config, 3.2" L, and 2.25" tall in the vertical config (plus spur height). The motor is stationary, mounted at the very bottom, and the top shaft pivots for gear mesh/change adjustments. The top shaft is supported by 2x 6mm x 12mm bearings (there is an 8mm output version coming for big FOFF'ers and go fast rigs that will use even bigger bearings). The bearing nearest the spur is placed between the spur and that drive shaft yolk, to keep lateral load on the top shaft to a minimum. The mounting points for the trans are symmetrical front to rear so it can be mounted with the spur facing forward or rearward. The rigidity of the housing allows the chassis skid to be pocketed down placing the motor as far down as possible, without getting the drive shafts into the skid/lower links. Also note the drive shaft in this config is centered (and in the lay down config is only about 1/2" off center) which will keep your drive shafts out of your upper links.

The lay down config will be posted in the near future.

Anyway, keep in mind that this is a proto, but it's coming.

BWD

[v84x4]

WOW

I need that..........

Regards Rick

[TSK]

And here I've been messing with getting a ten-scte trans to work... I can get the drive shafts centered, but on a 12.5" WB, seems like driveshaft angle is a bit too extreme.

Bad ass. What's the projected prove point on this?

[billet works]

Originally Posted by TheSCorpionKing

And here I've been messing with getting a ten-scte trans to work... I can get the drive shafts centered, but on a 12.5" WB, seems like driveshaft angle is a bit too extreme.

Bad ass. What's the projected prove point on this?

I've got a pair of these going into LCC sporty rigs right now, and unless you are reaching for the sky the angle isnt all that bad. The laydown version drops the drive shaft angle considerably tho for high belly clearance rigs.

Well it's pretty simply and extremely tough, not much can go wrong...but it'll be pushed anyway. The only part I have to outsource is the top shaft, so cost will stay down where I can make it worth doing.

[TSK]

Let me know when these are ready

[EverettY]

Wow Good Balance, good COG, better ground clearence It's like a 3 in 1 package! I like it. Now were is the the "Project MX" (Mini) Hint Hint

[billet works]

The mini x should be unveiled before and at ecc.

[opek]

That is brilliant!

[EverettY]

Originally Posted by billet works

The mini x should be unveiled before and at ecc.

I want it . Did you get my email with some questions?

[Rckcrwlr]

Very cool Don.

I can see some applications for that in my future.

[papabash]

Waaaaaay cool! If this can be mounted on a SCX-10 skid, I will definitely need one for my scaler, and I'm SUPER stoked about the mini version!

[Hacksaw707]

Awesome...totally badass

I'm in for one when they go into production.

[Farmer]

Very sick Don, and is that a super wheel or what???? Also is there room to run 32 pitch?

Later,
Farmer

[ROCKEDUP RICKY]

Awesome

[ScaleFreak93]

I see a few of these in my near future

[billet works]

Originally Posted by TheSCorpionKing

Let me know when these are ready

Oh I will, and it will be very soon!

Originally Posted by opek

That is brilliant!

Thanks bud!

Originally Posted by Rckcrwlr

Very cool Don.

I can see some applications for that in my future.

Yeah, this will make the rc4wd track kits run at a nice clip. So many things these will be used for. This has been a very exciting project, and once I got my production based proto machined and assembled, that looked as good as it worked, I couldn't hold off on posting pics

Originally Posted by papabash

Waaaaaay cool! If this can be mounted on a SCX-10 skid, I will definitely need one for my scaler, and I'm SUPER stoked about the mini version!

I definitely think these are gonna rock for scalers man! I'm planning a drop in skid for scx-10 users to just drop it right in. That said, I don't even have an scx here currently :(

Originally Posted by Hacksaw707

Awesome...totally badass

I'm in for one when they go into production.

Thanks bud, stay tuned for updates, mounted pics, vids, and the optional setups.

Originally Posted by XJ Farmer

Very sick Don, and is that a super wheel or what???? Also is there room to run 32 pitch

Later,
Farmer

Gobs of room for 32p believe it or not! I've got a bunch of Kimbrough precision 32p gears on order for my rigs that'll be using these.

Surprised it took so long for someone to say something. I just wanted something other than white under it and had that wheel sitting on my shelf. It made it easy to spin and shoot pics as well. I guess super wheel would be an understatement. It's and 8" diameter beadlock for one of the robots I've been developing.

Originally Posted by ROCKEDUP RICKY

Awesome

Thanks my friend!

Originally Posted by ScaleFreak93

I see a few of these in my near future

I have a feelin these are gonna be used on a lot of widely diverse projects. If I'm right, the price for this bomb proof complete package is gonna be very nice as well. The spur gets a custom cnc machined 6 bolt adapter that utilizes a 3/32" x 1/2" drive pin...beef

I'm planning to have a handful of these with me at ecc, and some in rigs to demo there!

BWD

[Farmer]

You coming to ECC??? Hope to meet up with ya again The robot stuff sounds super cool!!!

Later,
Farmer

[team3six]

Must have, Great job Don

[Hittman]

Sick! email sent!!

[TXJeeper1]

Man I want one bad hurry up and get these in production bro!