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Old 08-30-2013, 01:13 PM   #1
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I just finished my first scratch built crawler from an Axial Ridgecrest. (see photo)

I got a modified clod buster in a trade and I thought I would build my first comp crawler out of the axles.

I first drew some basic outlines in autocad to get estimated sizes and shapes. Then I drew the side plates in autodesk inventor and printed them out on my ABS 3d printer. I then used 1/4 dowels to mock up links to determin the right lengths.

After it is all mocked up and prototyped I will CNC the side plates out of cutting board material and the rest out oft of aluminium.

And so the adventure begins...
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Old 09-04-2013, 10:46 AM   #2
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Well, I have made a little more progress. I now have all of the links mocked up. After the first setup I saw that I needed a few changes. so I changed the side plates in the 3d software and printed out new plates. Now link mount locations and shock placements are better. Articulations still seems to be good. I also got in the mail yesterday 2 diff locking gears from hot racing.
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Old 09-08-2013, 02:15 AM   #3
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Very cool! Which rod ends are those your using for the top links?
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Old 09-08-2013, 12:25 PM   #4
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They are rc4wd rod ends.
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Old 09-15-2013, 07:49 PM   #5
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nice developement process, I really like the use of different methods you've used, 3d printing, CNC, Hand build, as well as autocad and mockups. Looking great , keep it up.
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Well added a few more test parts and electrics and I also made the aluminium links. Ran it for the first time today and it is pretty awsome. I need to do some tuning but I am happy so far. I also have version 2 body printing right now. Waiting for a couple more pieces to finish.
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Old 09-25-2013, 04:07 PM   #7
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She's Finished!!!!
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Old 09-26-2013, 05:58 PM   #8
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That chassis looks great man. Looks like a fun rig.

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Old 10-01-2013, 03:17 PM   #9
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I think I am finished tweeking it. I now call it spiderman.
I made a new red box that houses the battery in the bottom and a recess to hold the reciever in the front and a recess for the ESC in the rear with a covered box in the center to hold the CC BEC and all of the wires under the seat.
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