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[HingedMosquito]

Hi,
This is my first day of being a member. I was just at a friends house and tried his crawler. well what can I say I want to build on now.

So I am looking at the Venom creeper kit. I was also looking at buying the Venom VR3T 3-Channel "2.4Ghz" Transmitter & Receiver. I want to keep it kind of budget. But I don't think it comes with anything as far as electronics and I was really just hoping to find a checklist of the equipment I will need. I will do the further research on what I want when I know what I need to get.


Thanks in advance for all the help.

HM

[MadForce]

This venom radio seems like a decent unit. You can also check RC4WD. They too make budget 2.4Ghz radios.
For the rest I would suggest a simple integy 45T lathe motor for 15$ to 20$, a Hitec 645MG can be bought for 20$ on Ebay.
Last you can get away wit a cheap controller (ESC), but I strongly suggest against that. Used roosters can be had for 50$ or less and will cover most of your needs while you start in this hobby.

Welcome aboard my friend!

[HingedMosquito]

So I am looking at this for the ESC: http://rc4wdstore.com/2/product_info...f15e54aeca0d45
I think I am going to gowith the venom radio and receiver.
this is the kit i am getting: http://www.ckrccrawlers.com/venomcre...en-p-1406.html
Motor: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...wler-Motor-55T
Servo: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-w-Metal-Gears
Battery: ProTek R/C 6-Cell 7.2V NiMH "Speed" Micro Battery Pack (1600mAh). How much more run time would I get with a 7 cell rather than the 6?

Does this look like it will be all that I need? or am I missing something?

[rc_pimp]

Originally Posted by HingedMosquito

So I am looking at this for the ESC: http://rc4wdstore.com/2/product_info...f15e54aeca0d45
I think I am going to gowith the venom radio and receiver.
this is the kit i am getting: http://www.ckrccrawlers.com/venomcre...en-p-1406.html
Motor: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...wler-Motor-55T
Servo: http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-w-Metal-Gears
Battery: ProTek R/C 6-Cell 7.2V NiMH "Speed" Micro Battery Pack (1600mAh). How much more run time would I get with a 7 cell rather than the 6?

Does this look like it will be all that I need? or am I missing something?

That servo sucks man ! Its only 125oz . You should get the rc4wd high torque servo . Its only a few dollars more but you get 220 oz . Also the run time on a 1600 mah battery will be short . Look for something with about 3600 mah . I love the Creeper kit but do the research and make sure to assemble the axles right . Good luck and welcome to RCC and the hobby .

[rob5059]

You may want to look at this servo http://rc4wdstore.com/2/product_info...257128ae41308d

[jsowens]

Originally Posted by HingedMosquito

Does this look like it will be all that I need? or am I missing something?

Need to get a battery charger also, unless you already have one. I second the recommendation on the rc4wd servo...it's nice for the cost.

[HingedMosquito]

Yeah I actually forgot that lol... Well just ordered the kit today gonna get the rest of the stuff next week. Gonna go with the Servo you two pointed out. Thanks for the save.