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[DarthBacon101]

Originally Posted by StomperCrawler

Hey Gray, welcome back! Most the folks here are happy to help so just post up in the question-related forum and you should get an answer pretty quick. The green deadbolt (Scx10 OriGinal) is a good choice, but if you have the cash I'd go with a 2nd generation Scx10 ii for its upgraded design (axles, steering, CMS, battery location, metal links, etc). Another good option is the Redcat Gen7 Sport if you are short on cash; it's really popular right now.

Thanks Stomper! I'm leaning towards the ii now, I saw a post on facebook yesterday with a picture from a catalog with some new ii's coming out..including a ii version of the deadbolt. I'm actually leaning towards picking up a chassis off ebay or classifieds (once I unlock those) and build my own from there since I like a challenge and love to build cars.

Thanks again!

[StomperCrawler]

Originally Posted by DarthBacon101

Thanks Stomper! I'm leaning towards the ii now, I saw a post on facebook yesterday with a picture from a catalog with some new ii's coming out..including a ii version of the deadbolt. I'm actually leaning towards picking up a chassis off ebay or classifieds (once I unlock those) and build my own from there since I like a challenge and love to build stuff the cars.

Thanks again!

Sure man! There's also a kit version that includes some upgrades if you're interested. Here's my shopping list:



Update: If you are getting a kit, you'll also need a radio, servo and ESC:

[NitroChance]

Hello,

I have been searching for a solution to a problem I've been having with my RC. I have an Axial Yeti RTR. I'm having an issue with the braking and reverse, it does reverse but very slowly and when any load is applied it wont reverse at all (Example: on an incline or on a bed of rocks). I have a castle creations programming card and have set the braking power to 100% and the reverse to 100% applied several times, but nothing seems to give me more reverse or braking power. I have set a drag brake setting for 20% for now so that i can slow the thing down, but I would like some help as to what I can try or do to fix this issue? Is this a bad ESC or is the motor bad? I'm kind of new to building and upgrading but I am a fast learner, so maybe there's something simple that I need to do that someone with more experience might know. That's why I joined.

Much appreciated!

[mikemcE]

Start with recalibrating your Tx to the ESC. That esc has three brake settings. Rev normal pauses then gives reverse . Crawler reverse is immediately. No reverse is the third option .


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[NitroChance]

I have already done that and like I said I do have reverse. It is just very slow and when rough terrain is introduced or a hill it stops working completely. on pavement it very slowly stops, pauses and goes into reverse. But, compared to my traxxas stampede it is extremely slow in reverse and then cant back up over a rock or hill.

Thanks,

[mikemcE]

Look at your ESC’s leds.
Should tell you what it’s doing. Is your neutral yellow?
Depending on your TX, check end points and throttle expo if applicable


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[Rock Dodger]

Inaugural post since I'm an official FNG. Got my feet wet with RC cars a long time ago Traxxas Stampedes - electric and nitro and RC10T. After blasting around the back yard and some desert trails, I realized I liked full-sized 4-wheeling better in my Samurai, FJ40, and Jeeps. Now I find myself enthralled with 1/10 scale 6x6 RC Crawlers and am ready to get back into the RC hobby. But first I have lots to learn to get the look and performance I have in mind without too many iterations and leftover/broken parts.

Cheers,
Rock Dodger

[brokemudder]

Noob here. I'm from Tennessee. I have never had a crawler, but have decided to buy a Redcat Gen7 and build it as I learn. I have already learned a lot from observing afar, but am going to try to get more involved

[Critter1911]

Hello my name is wade and I am most definitely a newbie to the rc world. I have purchased a used but nice trail finder 2 and I'm just curious and have some different questions for some members who have the same rig or knowledge of it. I'm located in sevierville tn and would really like to know if there are any local crawler groups I could hook up with and learn the ways

[StomperCrawler]

Originally Posted by Rock Dodger

Inaugural post since I'm an official FNG. Got my feet wet with RC cars a long time ago Traxxas Stampedes - electric and nitro and RC10T. After blasting around the back yard and some desert trails, I realized I liked full-sized 4-wheeling better in my Samurai, FJ40, and Jeeps. Now I find myself enthralled with 1/10 scale 6x6 RC Crawlers and am ready to get back into the RC hobby. But first I have lots to learn to get the look and performance I have in mind without too many iterations and leftover/broken parts.

Cheers,
Rock Dodger

Hey RD, welcome back to the RC party! There's lots to learn from here. Here's some general info:

"New to crawling; what to buy?" Guide

... and some 6x6 specific info:

https://www.google.com.pk/search?q=6...Arccrawler.com

[StomperCrawler]

Originally Posted by brokemudder

Noob here. I'm from Tennessee. I have never had a crawler, but have decided to buy a Redcat Gen7 and build it as I learn. I have already learned a lot from observing afar, but am going to try to get more involved

Welcome Mudder! I think you'll like it here. The Gen7 is a good start. Will you get the Sport or Pro? Here's some generally-helpful information:

"New to crawling; what to buy?" Guide

... and some Gen7 specific info:

https://www.google.com.pk/search?q=G...Arccrawler.com

[StomperCrawler]

Originally Posted by Critter1911

Hello my name is wade and I am most definitely a newbie to the rc world. I have purchased a used but nice trail finder 2 and I'm just curious and have some different questions for some members who have the same rig or knowledge of it. I'm located in sevierville tn and would really like to know if there are any local crawler groups I could hook up with and learn the ways

Hi Wade, thanks for choosing RCC! Peeps here are generally helpful. Here's some generic info to get you started:

"New to crawling; what to buy?" Guide

... and some TF2 specific info:

https://www.google.com.pk/search?q=t...Arccrawler.com

Tennessee crawling groups may be found here:

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/tennessee/

[CrowBeard]

Hi all, a noob from the UK here.
Been away from RC for decades, it has transformed in that time, and I've become fascinated by one rig, the Axial Yeti XL, and it has to be the kit - I don't do RTR - I want to know how it all goes together and to have handled every part myself in that process, then I know how to fix it too when I bust something.

I've been reading and researching and watching dozens of videos, and all the time everyone is referencing RCcrawler, so this is obviously the place to find all the answers, plus a ton of info I likely don't even know I need, until someone tells me (or I do a dumb thing).

Cheers all!
CrowBeard

[StomperCrawler]

Originally Posted by CrowBeard

Hi all, a noob from the UK here.
Been away from RC for decades, it has transformed in that time, and I've become fascinated by one rig, the Axial Yeti XL, and it has to be the kit - I don't do RTR - I want to know how it all goes together and to have handled every part myself in that process, then I know how to fix it too when I bust something.

I've been reading and researching and watching dozens of videos, and all the time everyone is referencing RCcrawler, so this is obviously the place to find all the answers, plus a ton of info I likely don't even know I need, until someone tells me (or I do a dumb thing).

Cheers all!
CrowBeard

Welcome CrowBeard! Glad you found us. Here's a helpful thread or two:

List of uk crawlers.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axial-yeti-xl/

We look forward to watching your Yeti XL build thread! ;)

[Crawler Cads]

Originally Posted by CrowBeard

Hi all, a noob from the UK here.
Been away from RC for decades, it has transformed in that time, and I've become fascinated by one rig, the Axial Yeti XL, and it has to be the kit - I don't do RTR - I want to know how it all goes together and to have handled every part myself in that process, then I know how to fix it too when I bust something.

I've been reading and researching and watching dozens of videos, and all the time everyone is referencing RCcrawler, so this is obviously the place to find all the answers, plus a ton of info I likely don't even know I need, until someone tells me (or I do a dumb thing).

Cheers all!
CrowBeard

Welcome, whereabouts in the UK are you from?

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[hd56]

Hi all. Just got back into rc after 20 years. building a rock crawler from ground up. now just need to find some places close by to crawl.

[StomperCrawler]

Originally Posted by hd56

Hi all. Just got back into rc after 20 years. building a rock crawler from ground up. now just need to find some places close by to crawl.

Welcome back, HD. Try this: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/texas/

[high plains drifter]

Noob question and I don't wanna clog the board with this, but...

What section would be appropriate to start a thread documenting the build/ modifications of my Exceed RCStone 1:16?

I realize that this little crawler isn't a hot topic on here but regardless, I'd like to start a thread that may help to assist my build as well as help others with theirs... knowing that we all have different ideas, expectations, and directions with our own individual projects.

Thanks so much for any suggestions.

[StomperCrawler]

It's a non-scale crawler so if it were me I'd put it here:

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/general-crawlers/

[RGunn]

Originally Posted by high plains drifter

Noob question and I don't wanna clog the board with this, but...

What section would be appropriate to start a thread documenting the build/ modifications of my Exceed RCStone 1:16?

I realize that this little crawler isn't a hot topic on here but regardless, I'd like to start a thread that may help to assist my build as well as help others with theirs... knowing that we all have different ideas, expectations, and directions with our own individual projects.

Thanks so much for any suggestions.

You could put it in the Losi MRC section since the Exceed is one of the several clones to the MRC. The MRC section is where I put my first posting of my pair of Everest 16s.

Now I see the board changed the name of the Redcat section to include all Redcat crawlers so I might put future postings of my 16s in there. Your Maxstone 16 could work in the Redcat section as well since it is exactly the same as the Everest 16 less the lexan.