DLUX super build

[Erik D_lux]

Originally Posted by Hittman

Dayum! Way to use your noggin Erik

I don't really like the fact that it is slower, but if it gives you that much more power then I can see it being worth it.

Yeah...

I dont want it to be slower
I dont want it to be weaker
I dont want it to be heavier
I dont want it to be more $
I dont want it to take up more room

If anybody else has a better idea let me know

Time will tell how much better it is, I can already tell its not horrible though and it is a better option than what I was running.

[filotr14lsdude]

This is a fantastic idea.

Hopefly it works and is worth the effort. I would be keen to get more torque.

[filotr14lsdude]

Erik- do you find using the wider rear tubes with the reduced scrub, still not strong enough for the single 7980 in the rear?

[Erik D_lux]

I suppose it depends on your definition which could change from person to person. I personally think I will keep working on my steering until I can pull rod ends out of the links. I think I will keep working on my motors until I break axle shafts. I will then switch to making a better axle shaft which will in turn make me work on my motors until I break axle shafts again.

I think supers are far from perfect and could use a lot of improvements. The single 7980 in the rear is not good enough IMO.

[TedBull]

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

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I love it. Way to think outside the box.

[Tydl]

Love the new steering

[Jeep-Power]

incredible idea and impeccable execution-- detail pics, if you care to, please

[Del Monte]

Originally Posted by TedBull

I love it. Way to think outside the box.

No kidding, cool idea Eric!

[fritzthefly]

impressive work Mr. DLux

[TURBOFEST]

Erik...You Sir, are nuts LOL. I mean that in the best possible way.

Next level s%&t right there...pretty cool!

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

Either way, I got them from Servo city, 24t off the output and 48t for the "servo horn"

Edit:

Servo city website says it is an Actobotics gear.

Very cool Erik. I saw those on their website and was considering them, but didn't know they had these ratios available. I don't have the cash for dual servos (actually I don't have the cash for one ) but the servos I was looking at were the units in the link below...and the ratio seemed ridiculously low:

SPG785A-CM Servo Gearbox

[Erik D_lux]

Yeah, you have to click on the link for the pinion gear or the hub gear and it will take you to their choices.

I couldnt see fitting the gear box they have so thats why I came up with my own.

If you were running 50* of steering I would almost consider 3:1 ratio.

Another thought I had was to bump my BEC voltage to 9v. The servo should be faster, stronger and also get warmer. I dont know if it would be warmer than it was before though so it may be worth it? It would be nice to achieve even more speed and power.

[stubs179]

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

Yeah, you have to click on the link for the pinion gear or the hub gear and it will take you to their choices.

I couldnt see fitting the gear box they have so thats why I came up with my own.

If you were running 50* of steering I would almost consider 3:1 ratio.

Another thought I had was to bump my BEC voltage to 9v. The servo should be faster, stronger and also get warmer. I dont know if it would be warmer than it was before though so it may be worth it? It would be nice to achieve even more speed and power.

Do it! What do you have the bec at right now?

[Erik D_lux]

7.4v

If the speed stays consistent from 6v to 7.4v according to Hitec, I wont gain too much in speed but the torque should be awesome. I will bump it up and see how it goes.

At this point, I am so happy with the way the front is working that I am going to pull the trigger on the rear.

[filotr14lsdude]

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

7.4v

If the speed stays consistent from 6v to 7.4v according to Hitec, I wont gain too much in speed but the torque should be awesome. I will bump it up and see how it goes.

At this point, I am so happy with the way the front is working that I am going to pull the trigger on the rear.

Does this mean you woul be offering them to us in the future?

[Erik D_lux]

Anything I ever make is for sale....

Yeah, if there is interest I could offer them for sure. They are pretty simple on my end to make. I wouldnt trim the hub gear at all though, I would leave that to the end user.

Pretty much just looking at hardware, CF plate, CF arm.

[Erik D_lux]

And done....

Both axles now have the mod and I could not be much happier at this point.

[filotr14lsdude]

I like this a lot.

[Curcal]

That thing is a beast to drive. My brain was wrinkling all over and I felt like I was going all cross eyed. Not to mention my thumbs felt stupid. Yup my thumbs. Still soooooo fun though.

[Erik D_lux]

Tried to tell ya.... Supers are the funnest class. I like the brain freeze.