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nandez11 · 05-04-2006, 06:15 PM

Ok i will ask that there maybe you know why some people run two ESC's? Whats the point of that and how do you wire for that? Or should I ask that in the Electronics area?

kevinlongisland · 05-17-2006, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nandez11

Ok i will ask that there maybe you know why some people run two ESC's? Whats the point of that and how do you wire for that? Or should I ask that in the Electronics area?

Asking in the electronics or clod section would be best. Thanks.

sthamby · 05-25-2006, 05:50 PM

can someone give me a list of everything i need that to build a mean crawler i would like a list of every part i need and where to get it

dezfan · 05-25-2006, 06:06 PM

Welcome to RCC. Now read page 1 of this post. It should get you going.

JohnRobHolmes · 05-25-2006, 06:18 PM

Good job Dez!

Kevin does a great job of explaining the build in this very thread, not 25 posts ago.

ROCKAPE · 06-12-2006, 11:44 PM

I am sure its been covered but I cant find it so a little help???
I bought a nn clod RTR and it has stock 540s in it.I want to change them to lathe motors but why the 55t and not the 65t or the 45t???Also since I have 9 tooth pinions and adjustable motor plates will changing the motors make a huge difference???And who has the lathe motors in stock???Thanks in advance for your replys!!!

dezfan · 06-12-2006, 11:47 PM

The 55t motor gives you just about the right torque and wheels speed.

I think the 65t w/ 7 or 8 cells is a little better. But that's just my opinion.

And YES it will make a HUGE difference it your crawlers ability. Check the vendors section or for sale forum here on RCC for lathe motors.

Good luck and welcome the RCC

JohnRobHolmes · 06-13-2006, 12:02 AM

The 65 turns on 7-8 cells gives you the same power as the 55t on 6 cells, but with longer runtimes and a bit more weight.

markturbo · 06-20-2006, 09:31 AM

I read the link about making your own links, but I have a question about what size tap and screws to use when using the Traxxas T Maxx rod ends (part # TRX2742)? And would it be better to use the long, or short rod ends?

Thanks in advance.

12flex · 07-27-2006, 12:59 PM

you shouldnt have to drill it out

make it a tight a s s fit : )

doctorducttape · 07-30-2006, 06:49 PM

i read and search and read stuff on how to make your own links and i keep getting the wrong sizes
this rod size is wrong to let someone know http://www.rccrawler.com/links2.htm

can anyone tell me where to get some rigid tubeing since i can't find any at local hardware stores

Thanks

CPE MT · 07-30-2006, 07:11 PM

That 6-32 rod size is correct to slide the threaded rod through the tube, just like the how-to describes.

If you want to thread the 6-32 rod into the tube, go to www.mcmaster.com and search for P/N 89965K44. I also wouldn't recommend cutting threaded rod for this method, but use mcmaster P/N 91375A153. This method takes longer than the one explained, but the links are lighter when completed. We've had no issues with any breakage to date so the choice is yours as to how to assemble your links.

doctorducttape · 07-30-2006, 07:47 PM

ok thanks i quess thats the newb in me but i'm learning

Coolhand · 08-02-2006, 10:37 PM

The link to wire the EVX for a single battery is borked. There's a debate on another forum about doing just that ... where'd it go?

kevinlongisland · 08-03-2006, 08:00 PM

EVX mod article link fixed:

http://www.rccrawler.com/evx.htm

MIcrawler · 08-21-2006, 03:18 PM

ok so i hate the look of those huge clod size wheels with 1/10th scale body how hard is it to convert to 2.2 wheels on clod axels and does it work worth a crap with that size tire on it

or will these work?
$25.00 - Pair
w/Foams Swamp Dawgs
Fits: T/E-Maxx™, Savage, Dominator

Height: 5.75"
Width: 3.0"
Diameter: 3.2"

these have bigger wheels but same height but not as wide as clod tires

MSH · 10-24-2006, 04:48 AM

could you do crawling without modifieing the heck out of a clod?
i mean leave it stock? suspension wise and drivetrain?
also what pitch are the gears standard? 32p?
thank you.

4link4eva · 10-24-2006, 05:07 AM

A stock clodbuster CANNOT crawl. Firstly, open differentials mean that as soon as one wheel loses traction, all power will go to that wheel and forward movement will stop. Also, the stock chassis and suspension mean that the truck is top-heavy (liable to roll over), and has almost no suspension travel (articulation).

Cheers 8-)

clodbuster2 · 11-14-2006, 05:25 PM

which chassis should i choose to build a rockcrawler out of?????????????

SammyXp · 11-15-2006, 09:10 AM

Get a pair of these...
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LR9674&P=DS
$5.06 a piece. Plenty of mounting holes. Thick 4mm aluminum with a nice anodized finish.

06-12-2006, 11:47 PM	#27
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	The 55t motor gives you just about the right torque and wheels speed. I think the 65t w/ 7 or 8 cells is a little better. But that's just my opinion. And YES it will make a HUGE difference it your crawlers ability. Check the vendors section or for sale forum here on RCC for lathe motors. Good luck and welcome the RCC Last edited by dezfan; 06-12-2006 at 11:50 PM.

06-20-2006, 09:31 AM	#29
markturbo Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Saint John, NB Canada Posts: 165	I read the link about making your own links, but I have a question about what size tap and screws to use when using the Traxxas T Maxx rod ends (part # TRX2742)? And would it be better to use the long, or short rod ends? Thanks in advance. Last edited by markturbo; 06-20-2006 at 09:35 AM.

08-21-2006, 03:18 PM	#36
MIcrawler Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Blanc/Traverse City Posts: 167	ok so i hate the look of those huge clod size wheels with 1/10th scale body how hard is it to convert to 2.2 wheels on clod axels and does it work worth a crap with that size tire on it or will these work? $25.00 - Pair w/Foams Swamp Dawgs Fits: T/E-Maxx™, Savage, Dominator Height: 5.75" Width: 3.0" Diameter: 3.2" these have bigger wheels but same height but not as wide as clod tires Last edited by MIcrawler; 08-21-2006 at 03:24 PM.

11-14-2006, 05:25 PM	#39
clodbuster2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: denver Posts: 2	which should i choose which chassis should i choose to build a rockcrawler out of?????????????

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05-04-2006, 06:15 PM	#21
nandez11 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Folsom Posts: 160	Ok i will ask that there maybe you know why some people run two ESC's? Whats the point of that and how do you wire for that? Or should I ask that in the Electronics area?

05-25-2006, 05:50 PM	#23
sthamby Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 26	can someone give me a list of everything i need that to build a mean crawler i would like a list of every part i need and where to get it

05-25-2006, 06:06 PM	#24
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Welcome to RCC. Now read page 1 of this post. It should get you going.

05-25-2006, 06:18 PM	#25
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	Good job Dez! Kevin does a great job of explaining the build in this very thread, not 25 posts ago.

06-12-2006, 11:44 PM	#26
ROCKAPE Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Right near you.... Posts: 112	I am sure its been covered but I cant find it so a little help??? I bought a nn clod RTR and it has stock 540s in it.I want to change them to lathe motors but why the 55t and not the 65t or the 45t???Also since I have 9 tooth pinions and adjustable motor plates will changing the motors make a huge difference???And who has the lathe motors in stock???Thanks in advance for your replys!!!

06-13-2006, 12:02 AM	#28
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	The 65 turns on 7-8 cells gives you the same power as the 55t on 6 cells, but with longer runtimes and a bit more weight.

07-27-2006, 12:59 PM	#30
12flex Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: winchester Posts: 423	you shouldnt have to drill it out make it a tight a s s fit : )

07-30-2006, 06:49 PM	#31
doctorducttape Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: reno Posts: 146	i read and search and read stuff on how to make your own links and i keep getting the wrong sizes this rod size is wrong to let someone know http://www.rccrawler.com/links2.htm can anyone tell me where to get some rigid tubeing since i can't find any at local hardware stores Thanks

07-30-2006, 07:11 PM	#32
CPE MT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Home of the ORIGINAL Terminator chassis Posts: 1,252	That 6-32 rod size is correct to slide the threaded rod through the tube, just like the how-to describes. If you want to thread the 6-32 rod into the tube, go to www.mcmaster.com and search for P/N 89965K44. I also wouldn't recommend cutting threaded rod for this method, but use mcmaster P/N 91375A153. This method takes longer than the one explained, but the links are lighter when completed. We've had no issues with any breakage to date so the choice is yours as to how to assemble your links.

07-30-2006, 07:47 PM	#33
doctorducttape Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: reno Posts: 146	ok thanks i quess thats the newb in me but i'm learning

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08-02-2006, 10:37 PM	#34
Coolhand Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 67	The link to wire the EVX for a single battery is borked. There's a debate on another forum about doing just that ... where'd it go?

08-03-2006, 08:00 PM	#35
kevinlongisland The Wheels Keep Turning Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,831	EVX mod article link fixed: http://www.rccrawler.com/evx.htm

10-24-2006, 04:48 AM	#37
MSH Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: belgium, roeselare Posts: 184	could you do crawling without modifieing the heck out of a clod? i mean leave it stock? suspension wise and drivetrain? also what pitch are the gears standard? 32p? thank you.

10-24-2006, 05:07 AM	#38
4link4eva RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: In England, looking for the threadlock... Posts: 1,150	A stock clodbuster CANNOT crawl. Firstly, open differentials mean that as soon as one wheel loses traction, all power will go to that wheel and forward movement will stop. Also, the stock chassis and suspension mean that the truck is top-heavy (liable to roll over), and has almost no suspension travel (articulation). Cheers 8-)

11-15-2006, 09:10 AM	#40
SammyXp Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Winston-Salem Posts: 200	Get a pair of these... http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LR9674&P=DS $5.06 a piece. Plenty of mounting holes. Thick 4mm aluminum with a nice anodized finish.

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