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Harley · 07-13-2007, 03:34 PM

The Crawler Store
Harley's 2.2 Stick
My first venture with a Clod, and I'm doing it right.

I am trying to round out my 2.2 crawler corral, I have a TLT, a couple Wheely Kings, and so I thought I should try a Clod.

I have never built a Clod, so I asked an expert what to do. I called Kevin at TCS and we talked about what I wanted to do, how I drove, and what he thought would work best. He told me exactly what I needed. Kevin shipped everything out Tuesday and it all arrived Thursday morning.

As of now the build specs include:

The Crawler Store's 2.2 Black Stick Chassis
Thunder Tech Clodbuster Axles Kit
HPI Super Nitro Mesh Style Wheels
Boab Tires (pronounced Bow-Ab, Dez's Badland/Moab hybrids. I like it better then "Molanders")
The Crawler Store's BM9 Brushless Outrunner Motors
Dual Castle Creations Mamba 25 Speed Controls
Thunder Tech Lockers
Spektrum DX6 - Noob_Superman
Throttle return spring for DX6 - R2J
Hitec 5645 Steering Servo
Thunder Tech BTA Steering Kit
HPI Bug Body - Custom Painted by NLuvwithxlr8ing

I still need to decide a few things, such as how I am going to run my batteries and a few other things.

It is a good start and a solid setup, but I going to need some serious drive time in to be competitive. I am determined to not come in dead last at the next comp.

I am going to try and get it all setup as a roller tonight (minus tires). I want to get the electronics positions determined and the DX6 programmed if possible.

I will get some pictures of my pile-o-parts up tonight I hope.

Thanks

Josh

run2jeepn · 07-13-2007, 03:40 PM

Can't wait to see these beast.... What no CAD image if it?.....

cartronicshn · 07-13-2007, 04:20 PM

Sounds like a plan..... but, this thread is worthless without pics

had to say it Harley , sorry

run2jeepn · 07-13-2007, 04:31 PM

Keep the build coming....Need some freakin pic's.

Harley · 07-13-2007, 06:00 PM

The cad pictures will come

I will post the pictures i have already soon.

<-- 1000th Post (and I did it from my new cell phone

)

Harley · 07-14-2007, 02:09 AM

Alright here are some damn pics for you winers!

Here is my little pile-o-parts

I assembled the axles last night, I didn't finish them up yet because I am waiting on my lockers still.

Start of the stick assembly

About done........

Right now without the tires I am sitting at 11.1" wide

Brushless baby!!!

And here is the lid for the build.

The ESC's, DX6, Chassis, Body, Servo, etc.........

I plan to get the ESC's wired and mounted this weekend. I would like to get the freaking radio programed soon also. I installed the left stick return spring tonight, it wasn't too bad of a deal.

I also ground the lip off of the hexes so the wheels sat a little more flush.

The only other issues I ran into where when I had to grind the bolts on the adjustable motor mounts flush with the brushless motor mount plates.

Anyway, I will update more as I do more.

Peace out!
Josh

clarkrw3 · 07-14-2007, 07:30 AM

Nice Josh...I buy about as many projects as you build, mine just sit in piles

Cslax06 · 07-14-2007, 08:27 AM

How do you like using the sticks instead of the pistol grip contollers? Im actually considering dropping some cash on a DX6...god damn I love spending money...

Stick looks good.

jwcustomwurks · 07-14-2007, 10:16 AM

this is where you've been hiding! Looks good man

Harley · 07-14-2007, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cslax06

How do you like using the sticks instead of the pistol grip contollers? Im actually considering dropping some cash on a DX6...god damn I love spending money...

Stick looks good.

I will have to let you know, this is my fist twin stick since the days of toys'R us. I always prefered them then though.

thanks for the complements guys!

NickRummy · 07-16-2007, 11:24 AM

If you drive like me trying out that twin stick setup plan on breaking parts!

any close ups of that BTA setup? What servo mount are you running? Been a while since I've messed with clod axles and you seem to be up-to-date on products!

Harley · 07-16-2007, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickRummy

If you drive like me trying out that twin stick setup plan on breaking parts!

any close ups of that BTA setup? What servo mount are you running? Been a while since I've messed with clod axles and you seem to be up-to-date on products!

I am hoping that the having the channels mixed most of the time will help me from breaking stuff too often. The write up on the main page that Roktoy did is awesome, makes it simple for me to get it right the first time.

The BTA setup and my diff lockers will be in the mail today or tomorrow. I am actually going to use the Thunder Tech Aggressor BTA kit. I hear that they have been changed from CF to AL and anodized black. I am not sure if this is the version I am getting or not but either way..........

I am also switching from the Thunder Tech lockers to the Integy units.

I went and bought a new soldering iron this weekend and now I just need to get my wiring done. I just want it to look clean, I mounted the ESC's on top of each case, it looks tighty. It also leaves my other plates open for all the batteries for my LED exhaust tip, neon stobe underglow, valve stem lights, windshild wiper squirter LEDs, NOS bottle thats actually a subwoofer, and the DVD player.

I will get more done tomorrow night and get some pictures up!

NickRummy · 07-16-2007, 11:48 AM

did you put the return to center spring on there? that was my biggest problem. I'm stilling running it without the return spring.

It's like cruise control!

Harley · 07-16-2007, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickRummy

did you put the return to center spring on there? that was my biggest problem. I'm stilling running it without the return spring.

It's like cruise control!

CRUISE!!! LMAO

Yeah, Run2Jeepn GAVE me one out of his spare DX6! I got it installed Saturday night I believe, it was kind of a batch but if I had to do another one it wouldn't take me long at all (note to self, make sure arm is facing right direction, NOOB). I was going to order the radio from Horizon Hobby, I was told if you call and order it from them over the phone they will install the spring for free. However Noob_Superman hooked me up with a brand new one for $165 shipped with the rechargable battery pack.

NickRummy · 07-16-2007, 12:12 PM

Dang can't complain about that! I have the 4YF to learn on. If it treats me well I'll upgrade.

Harley · 07-27-2007, 04:22 PM

Well I finally got some more work done on this guy. I have been too occupied with the scale truggy.

Last week I finished up pretty much all the wiring and assembly. I was just waiting on a few parts now. Well Brandon finished up the tires and got them shipped to me, they arrived yesterday. I decided to run foams this time instead of my typical airsoft pellets. So I got the foams narrowed up and I am about to run to the LHS to get some more glue. I might stop and see if I can get some led weight also.

Anyways, I also plan to mount the body tonight. I just need to get pinions otherwise it would be running in a few hours. I can't believe my hobby shop doesn't even have 32p pinions in stock

I would have put in 12 tooth pinions just to see it run.

I will get the radio programed and see what I think.

EeePee · 07-27-2007, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley0706

I would have put in 12 tooth pinions just to see it run.

I run the stock pinions, which are 13 teef, with 65 turn motors and it's pretty good actually. I think the BM9 is a little faster than a 65 turn, but it could work out good maybe.

Pics of the nasty, man! Pics!

Double J · 07-27-2007, 04:55 PM

diggen the paint. Looks good.

And update us w/ the pics. maybe even a CAD of it

Harley · 07-27-2007, 07:23 PM

Well this may be the only progress I get done tonight.

I got the DX6 programed
Front wheels and tires glued and 2 oz of weight added.
Rear wheels and tires half glued
rear ESC hooked up (still need to go get my castle link back so I can get them both programmed)
Body mounted <-- not perfect but good enough.

I solved my pinion problem, thanks Draven. I hope I can get this done late tonight and early tomorrow. I have to get some work done (my real job that is) tomorrow morning before the comp.

Anyways on to the pics.

Just a hair over 12" wide

About 12.25" wheelbase

Quick shot of the wheels and tires, I never have been good at gluing tires.

Over 4" of center ground clearance before it even touches the body, over 5 before the chassis.

There is about an 1" more articulation then shown here, I need to get it limited down to about 5" to 5.5"

Lets hear what you think

<--Attention whore. LOL

Thanks for lookin.

RivBlueNoma · 07-27-2007, 08:14 PM

Heh. You put pictures of your stick on the net.

Looks pretty cool Josh. You need to bring the clod with you tomorrow whether its done or not. And remember, if time is the only thing holding you back, just think of sleep as an option.

07-13-2007, 03:34 PM	#1
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	Harley's 2.2 Stick The Crawler Store Harley's 2.2 Stick My first venture with a Clod, and I'm doing it right. I am trying to round out my 2.2 crawler corral, I have a TLT, a couple Wheely Kings, and so I thought I should try a Clod. I have never built a Clod, so I asked an expert what to do. I called Kevin at TCS and we talked about what I wanted to do, how I drove, and what he thought would work best. He told me exactly what I needed. Kevin shipped everything out Tuesday and it all arrived Thursday morning. As of now the build specs include: The Crawler Store's 2.2 Black Stick Chassis Thunder Tech Clodbuster Axles Kit HPI Super Nitro Mesh Style Wheels Boab Tires (pronounced Bow-Ab, Dez's Badland/Moab hybrids. I like it better then "Molanders") The Crawler Store's BM9 Brushless Outrunner Motors Dual Castle Creations Mamba 25 Speed Controls Thunder Tech Lockers Spektrum DX6 - Noob_Superman Throttle return spring for DX6 - R2J Hitec 5645 Steering Servo Thunder Tech BTA Steering Kit HPI Bug Body - Custom Painted by NLuvwithxlr8ing I still need to decide a few things, such as how I am going to run my batteries and a few other things. It is a good start and a solid setup, but I going to need some serious drive time in to be competitive. I am determined to not come in dead last at the next comp. I am going to try and get it all setup as a roller tonight (minus tires). I want to get the electronics positions determined and the DX6 programmed if possible. I will get some pictures of my pile-o-parts up tonight I hope. Thanks Josh

07-13-2007, 04:31 PM	#4
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	Keep the build coming....Need some freakin pic's. Last edited by run2jeepn; 07-14-2007 at 03:34 PM.

07-27-2007, 07:23 PM	#19
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	Well this may be the only progress I get done tonight. I got the DX6 programed Front wheels and tires glued and 2 oz of weight added. Rear wheels and tires half glued rear ESC hooked up (still need to go get my castle link back so I can get them both programmed) Body mounted <-- not perfect but good enough. I solved my pinion problem, thanks Draven. I hope I can get this done late tonight and early tomorrow. I have to get some work done (my real job that is) tomorrow morning before the comp. Anyways on to the pics. Just a hair over 12" wide About 12.25" wheelbase Quick shot of the wheels and tires, I never have been good at gluing tires. Over 4" of center ground clearance before it even touches the body, over 5 before the chassis. There is about an 1" more articulation then shown here, I need to get it limited down to about 5" to 5.5" Lets hear what you think <--Attention whore. LOL Thanks for lookin. Last edited by Harley; 07-27-2007 at 07:44 PM.

07-13-2007, 03:40 PM	#2
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	Can't wait to see these beast.... What no CAD image if it?.....

07-13-2007, 04:20 PM	#3
cartronicshn I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: HONDURAS...ROCK HEAVEN Posts: 5,076	Sounds like a plan..... but, this thread is worthless without pics had to say it Harley , sorry

07-13-2007, 06:00 PM	#5
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	The cad pictures will come I will post the pictures i have already soon. <-- 1000th Post (and I did it from my new cell phone )

07-14-2007, 02:09 AM	#6
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	Alright here are some damn pics for you winers! Here is my little pile-o-parts I assembled the axles last night, I didn't finish them up yet because I am waiting on my lockers still. Start of the stick assembly About done........ Right now without the tires I am sitting at 11.1" wide Brushless baby!!! And here is the lid for the build. The ESC's, DX6, Chassis, Body, Servo, etc......... I plan to get the ESC's wired and mounted this weekend. I would like to get the freaking radio programed soon also. I installed the left stick return spring tonight, it wasn't too bad of a deal. I also ground the lip off of the hexes so the wheels sat a little more flush. The only other issues I ran into where when I had to grind the bolts on the adjustable motor mounts flush with the brushless motor mount plates. Anyway, I will update more as I do more. Peace out! Josh

07-14-2007, 07:30 AM	#7
clarkrw3 RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,262	Nice Josh...I buy about as many projects as you build, mine just sit in piles

07-14-2007, 08:27 AM	#8
Cslax06 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Syracuse Posts: 384	How do you like using the sticks instead of the pistol grip contollers? Im actually considering dropping some cash on a DX6...god damn I love spending money... Stick looks good.

07-14-2007, 10:16 AM	#9
jwcustomwurks Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 337	this is where you've been hiding! Looks good man

07-16-2007, 11:24 AM	#11
NickRummy RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Akron Posts: 1,784	If you drive like me trying out that twin stick setup plan on breaking parts! any close ups of that BTA setup? What servo mount are you running? Been a while since I've messed with clod axles and you seem to be up-to-date on products!

07-16-2007, 11:48 AM	#13
NickRummy RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Akron Posts: 1,784	did you put the return to center spring on there? that was my biggest problem. I'm stilling running it without the return spring. It's like cruise control!

07-16-2007, 12:12 PM	#15
NickRummy RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Akron Posts: 1,784	Dang can't complain about that! I have the 4YF to learn on. If it treats me well I'll upgrade.

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07-27-2007, 04:22 PM	#16
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	Well I finally got some more work done on this guy. I have been too occupied with the scale truggy. Last week I finished up pretty much all the wiring and assembly. I was just waiting on a few parts now. Well Brandon finished up the tires and got them shipped to me, they arrived yesterday. I decided to run foams this time instead of my typical airsoft pellets. So I got the foams narrowed up and I am about to run to the LHS to get some more glue. I might stop and see if I can get some led weight also. Anyways, I also plan to mount the body tonight. I just need to get pinions otherwise it would be running in a few hours. I can't believe my hobby shop doesn't even have 32p pinions in stock I would have put in 12 tooth pinions just to see it run. I will get the radio programed and see what I think.

07-27-2007, 04:55 PM	#18
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	diggen the paint. Looks good. And update us w/ the pics. maybe even a CAD of it

07-27-2007, 08:14 PM	#20
RivBlueNoma Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cutting Comms Posts: 752	Heh. You put pictures of your stick on the net. Looks pretty cool Josh. You need to bring the clod with you tomorrow whether its done or not. And remember, if time is the only thing holding you back, just think of sleep as an option.

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