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Baja-Boy · 11-02-2010, 08:03 PM

Hey new to crawlers but having fun with them. I'm not new to RC at all I'm a mod over at microtforum and have everything that's fast. Unfortunately you can only watch so many speed runs until you are bored so lately I've gotten into micro rc/crawlers. Made this over the last couple of weeks. I used two micro servos, I soldered resistors to the ones circuit to center it at all times to allow it to be continuous. the thing works great! Please ask any questions or tip me in on how to make it better, also there is solder wrapped around the rim to weight the wheel. Heres some pics and a video

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...1/90b8ed14.mp4

KINGJB · 11-03-2010, 03:56 PM

wow.

Baja-Boy · 11-03-2010, 04:26 PM

No one has questions/comments?

alterchristopher · 11-03-2010, 07:24 PM

most of us are stuned is all that thing is neat is it 4x4 or just 4x2

Baja-Boy · 11-03-2010, 07:48 PM

It's 4x4 it's pretty amazing with what it can do. The servo motor/esc is crazy strong and can push a full size Yankee candle (at least 2 to 3 pounds) not bad for a 1/64th rc. hasn't anyone done this? or don't people usually make micro crawlers

fred0000 · 11-03-2010, 07:54 PM

this thing is very cool, I wasn't to interested in it originaly cause I thought it was 2wd, but 4x4, thats amazing, what did it start out as? i'd be interested in getting a hold of one.

Baja-Boy · 11-03-2010, 07:56 PM

Here's the specs

4 wheel drive
Mystery (god knows what brand) steering servo
Spektrum s-75 modified Continuous resistor centered servo/gearbox/motor
Custom chassis that instead of just articulating has tortion bars (thin lexan)
Weighted wheels
Wd-40 soaked tires for better grip
Mini lst rx (can be changed to 6 diff channels from a button)
Losi micro t battery

Note* I had another of the tiny blue servos for the throttle motor, but it had almost no power. The way th electronics work is instead of an esc I plug the battery directly into the rx, I then use it like a nitro setup and have the throttle channel run the modified servo

Any other spec questions just ask. Will also take any desired photos

Baja-Boy · 11-03-2010, 08:03 PM

Please understand this is supposed to be an ultra capable crawler. It's built seriously not like a toy. It started as a zip zap monster truck (sadly quite hard to find) and sadly not made anymore, I still have a stock one but don't want to cut it up. there are more of these crawlers around but I think mine is the best as I've figured what I don't like about the others and modified what I thought fit. I still plan on adding some sort of larger wheels for more clearance and also a smaller batter and more wheel weight. any ideas would be greatly approviated as I'm a noon to crawlers (but not to fabrication)

fred0000 · 11-03-2010, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baja-Boy

Please understand this is supposed to be an ultra capable crawler. It's built seriously not like a toy. It started as a zip zap monster truck (sadly quite hard to find) and sadly not made anymore, I still have a stock one but don't want to cut it up. there are more of these crawlers around but I think mine is the best as I've figured what I don't like about the others and modified what I thought fit. I still plan on adding some sort of larger wheels for more clearance and also a smaller batter and more wheel weight. any ideas would be greatly approviated as I'm a noon to crawlers (but not to fabrication)

thats what I thought it originated from (from the title) but i've never seen a MT zipzap, so I was unsure and the car zipzaps I had had weird RWD gearbox's so I asumed this would use the same gearbox, I think its great, i'm defenatly going to keep my eyes open for one, but since they are discontinued it may take some time, i'd love to see some still pics of it in action next time you have it out, good work

any plans for a body at all ?

Baja-Boy · 11-03-2010, 08:11 PM

There's a video under the pictures. Here's a VERY early testing video
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...1/27aeeceb.mp4

fred0000 · 11-03-2010, 08:14 PM

wow, climing over that pocket knife really put that in perspective, that thing is tiny, VERY cool. I love waht you have done with it, that chassis seems to be a good performer aswell, would be cool to see a body on that thing, although it might be hard to find one in that size.

Baja-Boy · 11-03-2010, 08:18 PM

A body would be hard as it's only a 2 piece chassis. It rotates right infront if the rear servo. Thes no anchor for a body unfortunately so it's robo crawler for now. Here it is on some rocks
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...1/90b8ed14.mp4

Baja-Boy · 11-03-2010, 08:29 PM

This is rare, eBay has one at a reasonable price. If you want one I'd grab it
Item #: 130450623945

CAPTAIN INSANE-O · 11-05-2010, 08:23 AM

sweet man, great job... that thing is kick ass

you've got skills

Baja-Boy · 11-05-2010, 09:08 PM

Thanks for the kind words. I was quite happy with it myself. Overal build quality is an A-minus. The only thing I would like to change is how long the wheelbase is, and maybe how tall the tires are

Ty@Tekin · 11-09-2010, 04:45 PM

Sweet! I have a ZZMT if anyone wants it. Got like 4 sets of tires with it too and the Hummer Body. Not sure if it works anymore but for this project it could be a donor!

Baja-Boy · 11-09-2010, 08:51 PM

I may want another to build another crawler. how much would you want for it? pm me if you really wanna sell it

redrustbucket · 01-10-2011, 04:49 PM

Nice. Like that it's propo. Did a few of these, non-propo though.

Here's the latest.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ-3idbD2aA

I'd love to figure out a way to use the ZZSE board to make a propo one, though so far it has eluded me.

rik · 01-10-2011, 05:39 PM

this is awesome!

nice work! where in PA are ya?

THX_138 · 01-10-2011, 06:24 PM

Enough batteries?...LOL

11-02-2010, 08:03 PM	#1
Baja-Boy Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA Posts: 10	Zipzap mt crawler Hey new to crawlers but having fun with them. I'm not new to RC at all I'm a mod over at microtforum and have everything that's fast. Unfortunately you can only watch so many speed runs until you are bored so lately I've gotten into micro rc/crawlers. Made this over the last couple of weeks. I used two micro servos, I soldered resistors to the ones circuit to center it at all times to allow it to be continuous. the thing works great! Please ask any questions or tip me in on how to make it better, also there is solder wrapped around the rim to weight the wheel. Heres some pics and a video http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...1/90b8ed14.mp4

01-10-2011, 04:49 PM	#18
redrustbucket Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sunny acres Posts: 621	Nice. Like that it's propo. Did a few of these, non-propo though. Here's the latest. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ-3idbD2aA I'd love to figure out a way to use the ZZSE board to make a propo one, though so far it has eluded me. Last edited by redrustbucket; 01-10-2011 at 05:05 PM.

11-03-2010, 03:56 PM	#2
KINGJB Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 137	wow.

11-03-2010, 04:26 PM	#3
Baja-Boy Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA Posts: 10	No one has questions/comments?

11-03-2010, 07:24 PM	#4
alterchristopher Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: LRAFB Posts: 398	most of us are stuned is all that thing is neat is it 4x4 or just 4x2

11-03-2010, 07:48 PM	#5
Baja-Boy Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA Posts: 10	It's 4x4 it's pretty amazing with what it can do. The servo motor/esc is crazy strong and can push a full size Yankee candle (at least 2 to 3 pounds) not bad for a 1/64th rc. hasn't anyone done this? or don't people usually make micro crawlers

11-03-2010, 07:54 PM	#6
fred0000 cherry bomb Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nanaimo, BC, Canada Posts: 1,598	this thing is very cool, I wasn't to interested in it originaly cause I thought it was 2wd, but 4x4, thats amazing, what did it start out as? i'd be interested in getting a hold of one.

11-03-2010, 07:56 PM	#7
Baja-Boy Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA Posts: 10	Here's the specs 4 wheel drive Mystery (god knows what brand) steering servo Spektrum s-75 modified Continuous resistor centered servo/gearbox/motor Custom chassis that instead of just articulating has tortion bars (thin lexan) Weighted wheels Wd-40 soaked tires for better grip Mini lst rx (can be changed to 6 diff channels from a button) Losi micro t battery Note* I had another of the tiny blue servos for the throttle motor, but it had almost no power. The way th electronics work is instead of an esc I plug the battery directly into the rx, I then use it like a nitro setup and have the throttle channel run the modified servo Any other spec questions just ask. Will also take any desired photos

11-03-2010, 08:03 PM	#8
Baja-Boy Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA Posts: 10	Please understand this is supposed to be an ultra capable crawler. It's built seriously not like a toy. It started as a zip zap monster truck (sadly quite hard to find) and sadly not made anymore, I still have a stock one but don't want to cut it up. there are more of these crawlers around but I think mine is the best as I've figured what I don't like about the others and modified what I thought fit. I still plan on adding some sort of larger wheels for more clearance and also a smaller batter and more wheel weight. any ideas would be greatly approviated as I'm a noon to crawlers (but not to fabrication)

11-03-2010, 08:11 PM	#10
Baja-Boy Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA Posts: 10	There's a video under the pictures. Here's a VERY early testing video http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...1/27aeeceb.mp4

11-03-2010, 08:14 PM	#11
fred0000 cherry bomb Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nanaimo, BC, Canada Posts: 1,598	wow, climing over that pocket knife really put that in perspective, that thing is tiny, VERY cool. I love waht you have done with it, that chassis seems to be a good performer aswell, would be cool to see a body on that thing, although it might be hard to find one in that size.

11-03-2010, 08:18 PM	#12
Baja-Boy Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA Posts: 10	A body would be hard as it's only a 2 piece chassis. It rotates right infront if the rear servo. Thes no anchor for a body unfortunately so it's robo crawler for now. Here it is on some rocks http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...1/90b8ed14.mp4

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11-03-2010, 08:29 PM	#13
Baja-Boy Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA Posts: 10	This is rare, eBay has one at a reasonable price. If you want one I'd grab it Item #: 130450623945

11-05-2010, 08:23 AM	#14
CAPTAIN INSANE-O Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manheim Posts: 196	sweet man, great job... that thing is kick ass you've got skills

11-05-2010, 09:08 PM	#15
Baja-Boy Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA Posts: 10	Thanks for the kind words. I was quite happy with it myself. Overal build quality is an A-minus. The only thing I would like to change is how long the wheelbase is, and maybe how tall the tires are

11-09-2010, 04:45 PM	#16
Ty@Tekin RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tekin, ID Posts: 1,940	Sweet! I have a ZZMT if anyone wants it. Got like 4 sets of tires with it too and the Hummer Body. Not sure if it works anymore but for this project it could be a donor!

11-09-2010, 08:51 PM	#17
Baja-Boy Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA Posts: 10	I may want another to build another crawler. how much would you want for it? pm me if you really wanna sell it

01-10-2011, 05:39 PM	#19
rik RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In the mancave... Posts: 1,038	this is awesome! nice work! where in PA are ya?

01-10-2011, 06:24 PM	#20
THX_138 MODERATOR Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: RC Land Posts: 3,185	Enough batteries?...LOL

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