11-06-2006, 04:50 PM | #1 | ||
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| Clod FAQ and Directory How do I wire the motors: Clod crawlers should be wired in parallel. Clod Wiring Diagram http://www.utrcrc.com/tech.html What about ClodStall?? Can I just an another esc? Quote:
There was a time when we had to modify the cases to fit different pinions. Now the best thing to do is check with any of the vendors for adjustable motor mounts. They are inexpensive and much better than trying to modify the gear cases. What motors should I use 65 and 75 turn motors are great for rigs running big 6.5"+ tires or heavier rigs. They have loads of torque. 35, 45, and 55 turn motors are great for 2.2 Clods or lightweight rigs running bigger tires. These offer more tire speed than the 65 and 75 turn motors but have less torque. Consider running 8 cells or more, most lathe motors were designed for 12 volts anyway. Personally I like to run 45T or 55T motors on 8 cells. Brushless motors have loads of torque and can spin fast as well. Novak Crawler Review/ Tech thread The Outrunner Tutorial Thread Will this Outrunner work? (A guide for motor selection) A little power for the NN motor dyno tests http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...ight=brushless How do I do a front dig setup? D.U.D setup AZ-savage's setup Toyofast's setup Franky Rizzo's Setup How do I waterproof my electronics? Quote:
Waterproof Box How do I lock the diffs: You can either "weld" up the spider gears with hot glue, Shoe Goo, or JB Weld. what happen to the sticky on how to lock clod diff Or you can buy an aftermarket spool from one of the vendors. How do I shave the axles: Shaving the axles on a 2.2 Clod is a must for any decent ground clearance but it helps even with the big tires. Clod Tech: Shaving Clod Axles What rod ends should I use: These rod ends work with 6-32 or 4-40 threaded rod. -Most common is the Traxxas Maxx rod end (part number 1942): -Some people use the Associated MGT rod ends (part number 25121): These rod ends work well with 8-32 or 4mm threaded rod. -The Traxxas Revo rod end (part number 5347): -The Traxxas Jato Rod end (part number 5525): How do I link mount my shocks? Click here Behind the Axle Steering Does "behind the axles" limit artic? my new bta set up (pics) The vendors sell kits for this now as well. Steering servo wobbling? Here is the servo brace I made. My steering mount is rock solid with this. SuperDuke brace 1/4 scale servo mounting Click here How do I narrow wheels: -Narrowing Proline 40 series wheels -Narrowing Axial 40 series wheels How do I adapt wheels to the Clod Axles? Clod axles have a 12mm hex, many of the vendors sell hex adapters and wideners to allow you to run wheels with 12mm hex, 14mm hex, 17mm hex, and 23mm hex. TMaxx, EMaxx, Savage, etc wheels are 14mm hex so you will need a 12 to 14 mm adapter. Proline 40 series wheels can be found in 14mm hex and 23mm hex. Axial 40 series wheels use a 17mm hex. Maxximizer wheels come with 14mm hex or 17mm hex. MAXX wheels mounted to clod without adapters. Info on adapters and wideners What is offset and backspacing and what's the difference? click here How to run batteries on the steering knuckles for lower CG Sub-C knuckle pack AA knuckle pack w/ Maxx wheels Link to Tamiya's manual on the Clodbuster Click here (3.22Mb) Check out these links for chassis' and other Clod related parts: TheCrawlerStore crawfordperformanceengineering ReignR/C RCPcrawlers Bendercustoms rc4wdstore HolmesHobbies Xtreme-rc-hobbies JPcustomRCs DoubleJ Products DrasticSports Montana Scale Designs http://www.axiommotors.com/ http://www.integy.com/ http://www.teamnovak.com/ Last edited by Grizzly4x4; 07-17-2008 at 05:59 PM. | ||
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11-06-2006, 05:10 PM | #2 |
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Thats a REALLY nice writeup. That will come in handy.
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11-06-2006, 05:16 PM | #3 | |
PapaGriz Yo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler
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If anyone has suggestions for things to add just post them up. | |
11-06-2006, 06:55 PM | #4 |
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Maybe wideners? What would be best, where to get them, how much offset each different one has. Just a suggestion. If I had the time, I'd do it myself. |
11-23-2006, 12:02 PM | #5 |
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Maybe best ways to fight clodstall.
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12-16-2006, 06:20 AM | #6 |
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do you cut the stops off the knuckles or not it dont turn far with them
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12-18-2006, 10:44 AM | #7 | |
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03-19-2007, 05:42 PM | #8 |
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| clod axles: settings for 2 indipendent motors and escs I would like to run ( with a 4 ch radio) 2 iindipendent esc and 2 motors on my stick (clod axles). I see it is a great upgrade for crawling without rolling over the truck in critical conditions. Now (1 esc+2 motors,parallel circuit) I use 1 battery pack 1500 mAh 8 cells. -Can i use only this battery for 2 escs? I ask this because in the stick chassis there isn't so much space. It is possible also battery splitting and positioning under the steering knuckles, (how many cells 7,8,9???? and what kind of cells???). Then... with 2 esc I will have 2 bec circuit for servos and receiver. I must use the current from 2 bec, only 1 bec activated or I must use a battery pack for servos (5 cells???) Who has any experience??? |
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EP's Stick round two You can run AA size cells with Maxx (3.2") size wheels or sub-C's with 40 series wheels. Look at Eeepee's rig, it has 8 AA's with room to spare. I think 8 might be the limit for sub-C's. Quote:
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03-20-2007, 02:03 AM | #10 | |
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Thank you grizzly. Do you think this mod (2 esc and 4ch radio) worth the money and the time spent packing all the electrical environment on the stick chassis????? Quote:
With 2 becs attached to the receiver (each tekin rebel 2 give 6Volt and 5 amp) I can use also 2 powerful servos as Hitec 5955 ??? Directly attached to the receiver???? | |
03-22-2007, 06:39 PM | #11 | |
PapaGriz Yo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler
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You should be able to run two high power servos, but don't quote me on that cuz I have not ever used the TR2. | |
04-17-2007, 07:01 AM | #12 |
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Grizzly4x4 Here are some more links to add to the original post. I based the links below on the catagories you have listed. Thanks for putting this thread together. It truly helps the new crawling enthusiast. Traxxas Rod Ends #1942 and #1545 www.rcpcrawlers.com/accessories.html Diff. Lock RCP brand "NEW" coming 4/17/2007 Thunder Tech...DEL CB10 www.rcpcrawlers.com/clod_axles.html Clod axle cases....Aluminum and Tamiya Stock www.rcpcrawlers.com/clod_axles.html Narrowed Clod wheels...RCP narrows Axial 40 Series Wheels. (adding to our store 4/17/07) www.rcpcrawlers.com/wheels.html Adjustable motor mounts www.rcpcrawlers.com/clod_axles.html CVD's ...Thunder Tech www.rcpcrawlers.com/clod_axles.html |
04-18-2007, 09:50 PM | #13 |
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Grizzly, If we need to reference specific product links in this thread, here goes: Rod Ends: Dubro Monster Duty (6-32 thread) http://www.crawfordperformanceengine...P4&log_pid=yes Diff Lockers: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46932 1" Offset 12-14mm Wheel Adpaters: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50177 Adjustable Motor Mounts: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47958 Thanks for the great write-up! |
05-01-2007, 08:47 AM | #14 |
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| Clodbuster Manual
Not that this can't be found by Googling, but I thought it might be useful to have a link to the Clod manual posted here, since this should be the first place a Clod Newbie (like myself) starts searching, so here's a link to Tamiya's Super Clodbuster manual: http://www.tamiya.com/english/rc/rcm...clodbuster.pdf |
02-07-2008, 10:39 AM | #15 |
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Thanks for this Grizzly!!!!!!!
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08-04-2008, 10:03 AM | #16 |
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Grizz, i was thinking maybe a "how to" on wiring a bec for 2 servos and 2 esc, or 2 servos and i esc. Maybe a couple examples would be the 2 most commonly used, the castle bec and the cool bec from JRH.
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08-04-2008, 02:41 PM | #17 | |
PapaGriz Yo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler
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Thanks Carlos. | |
08-04-2008, 04:21 PM | #18 |
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02-11-2009, 12:22 PM | #19 |
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Great forum thanks grizz. I would like to add 1 thing.By running a smaller pinion in the rear it helps with stall. However,I would not consider running without a 4 channel. |
05-24-2009, 10:28 PM | #20 |
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I was checking out the link for how to mount shocks on the lower link bars and I noticed that some folks were having trouble with their cable clamps slipping... Taking the ends off the links, cutting pipe into 2 sections, sliding over the link bar on either side of the shock mount, and reassembling the links works like a charm. I realize this may be an old trick, but it is an alternative to set-screws and collars. Because allen-heads and set-screws are a proven product of Lucifer.
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