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08-13-2009, 02:15 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alliance
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|  whats a dig?
ok whats a dig system and what does it do?
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08-13-2009, 02:21 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: gj
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|  a dig locks up the back axle so you can turn and not take up so much space and it also helps when you get in a tough spot so you dont flip over your front axle ends up pulling you up its pretty cool |
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08-13-2009, 02:27 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alliance
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oh can it like do 2wd and 4wd?
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08-13-2009, 02:28 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: talladega AL.
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It helps mainly in comps because most crawlers can't turn very sharp. Sometimes the gates in a course are close together you can't make the turn without reversing.A dig is used to help you turn sharper to make the gate. Therefore not getting the reverse penalty. This is just one use. Yes you could set it up to make one driveshaft turn freely. Thus 2wd then engage it then 4wd.
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08-13-2009, 02:34 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alliance
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oh but do u need a 3 channel ?
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08-13-2009, 02:51 PM
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| Rock Crawler   Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: vacaville
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you need a 3 ch 3 postion to run a dig with the freewheel option (i.e. 2wd) or just a 3 ch to run 4wd and dig.
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08-13-2009, 02:51 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: On the Rocks Dude....
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yes you do. with a 3 position switch. here's my rig in action, well testing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh_iGFFu9xw |
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08-14-2009, 01:54 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States of Socialism Unfortunately
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In regards to parts for a dig - say - an axial, do you just purchase the dig itself, and then a servo? and that's it? Thanks!
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08-14-2009, 02:01 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Renton
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08-14-2009, 03:43 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States of Socialism Unfortunately
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Thanks Salmonshark. I'm just learning about these BECs. So quick question - Can you use the same BEC for the steering servo AND the dig servo? If so, do you need the special programing, or can you just buy it for $20 - read the manual, and hook it up? Thanks! |
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08-16-2009, 03:02 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Windsor, UK
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just buy it and connect it up. The only programming you need is using a castle link USB cable to change the voltage if desired. Or some places (eg holmes hobbies) can preset it to your preferred voltage for you (I had mine set to 6v) It can drive both your servos. You just split the power from the battery into the BEC, then the output from the bec plugs into your Rx. The only other thing you need to do is pull out the red wire from the esc-Rx cable, to make sure the Rx only gets power from the BEC. Thats it! the BEC comes with a diagram explaining it too. |
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08-16-2009, 04:01 AM
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| Who's your Daddy-0! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Augusta
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Linear Mode
