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akcrawler · 06-07-2005, 05:07 PM

that's awesome! i braze copper tubing almost daily for a living and would like to start a project like that myself when i can find the time.

aubie · 06-12-2005, 07:35 PM

Spent the weekend getting that axles under the mini. I had to widen the front and rear loop 1/4 inch to solve clearance issues. The associated shocks worked out great installation wise. I went with simple aluminum top link mounts as opposed to a machined one which will save on time and cost. Tomorrow I will get the skid plate done and start working on mounting the tranny and driveshafts. Due to the small area to mount the tranny and electronics they will be set up to run a split battery pack. The overall goal is to have it on the rocks by the end of next week. If it stands up to the torture test i will pull it back apart paint it and install the side panels and hood.

rock man · 06-12-2005, 07:41 PM

looks really good cant wait to see pics of tranny in chasise.

aubie · 06-15-2005, 08:58 AM

Started setting up the tranny and it presented some things that called for a few changes. Started off with a trip to the lhs to pick up some sliders which they were out of except for revo so I figured overkill but a bullet proof drive train, well hopefully

. I pulled the axles apart installed bearings and locked the diff which was all pretty simple. Then the fun began. First was to adapt the revo outer hubs to the pede and the axles. The stock drive hubs will fit on the pede tranny output shafts just like the pede outdrive hubs do which is great. Next i drilled the revo outer hub to slide over the tlt out drive hub. I used a numbered drill bit and got a good snug fit. Next I slid the revo outer hub onto the tlt drive hub and marked where the pin goes through the revo hub. Removed both assemblies and drilled the tlt drive hub so that the revo pin wopuld go through it and lock it into place. The other problem I ran into was clearance with the angle of the driveshaft and the bottom of the frame. I raised the pede tranny 1/4 inch which solved half of the problem then I tilted the rear axle a few degrees. Here are a couple of pics of the rear. I will go through and take detailed pics of the revo shaft installation on the front axle and post them for anyone who is interested.

rocpede · 06-15-2005, 10:45 AM

the revo shaft are over kill, but they will work. and looks good. keep up the good work.

aubie · 06-16-2005, 09:06 PM

Had to order an extra set of tlt outdrive cups to finish up the driveshaft install. Hopefully they will be in tomorrow. I also recieved my losi shocks in the mail today finally. I want to see how big a diffrence there will be articulation wise between the losi shocks and the associated shocks. The losi has a bit longer stroke than the associated which should make a bit of diffrence hopefully. New pics will follow tomorrow.

silviajspec · 06-16-2005, 09:44 PM

looking good, cant wait to see the finsh product

1beatjeep · 06-16-2005, 10:27 PM

hey aubie

if your chassis is going to be that wide.why dont you put that pede laying down flat. just me 2cents.

aubie · 06-16-2005, 11:10 PM

Going to have to stand it up due to space. Still have reciever, speed control and split battery pack to squeeze in there. the bottom plate is 5 inches by 4 1/2 inches so that dont leave much room. Im going with a small futaba speed controll. It will handle down to a 20 turn motor and is less than half the size of a super chicken. I will post a top view pic tomorrow so you can see what i am dealing with.

Nova · 06-16-2005, 11:16 PM

Wish i had a friend like you to help me do that to a TLT ima get...

I got the ideas, i just never done, or seen it done before...

aubie · 06-16-2005, 11:23 PM

Its all a process nova. You dont know how many times ive pulled that frame apart and moved mounting brackets. It has been sliced, diced and then some. I will probably have to remake and move the front shock mount tabs if I use the losi shocks. But that will be solved in the morning and hopefully it will see the rocks tomorrow afternoon or sunday at the latest.

aubie · 06-18-2005, 09:09 PM

IT CRAWLS! Better than i thought it would for its small size. I finally had everything set up about 9:30 tonight and headed straight for my rock pile

. and it went rite up the first few like a champ but on some of the taller and steeper rocks I noticed the shocks are not loading and unloading like they should be but that will be worked out tomorrow. It made it over half way up the pile which was pretty good for a first time out I think. Here are a few pics with the speed control and reciever installed and with the losi shocks. Once I get the shock situation corrected tomorrow I will take some video and try and get it posted tomorrow night or monday.

BADNBADN · 06-18-2005, 11:38 PM

That looks awesome!
I am intrested in purchasing one since i also don't have the time to build my own!

Fishmaxx · 06-19-2005, 05:46 AM

Nice!
Can't wait to get mine

aubie · 06-19-2005, 09:23 AM

Fish yours will be ready by next weekend.

I took it out for another spin this morning and started noticing a few things.

1 Bottom pan is too wide.
2 CG is too high.
3 This one is kinda iffy Articulation better with front rear weight distribution. I moved the front shocks and they load and unload properly now but from time to time it wants to float the front or rear axle.

So today will be spent reworking the bottom pan and installing the losi tranny. More pics this afternoon.

aubie · 06-20-2005, 08:45 AM

Started reworking the bottom of the frame yesterday afternoon. It eliminated the large footprint that the old bottom plate had but one thing leads to another which is more limited space for mounting. Here are pics of the changes. The plate will still accept a pede tranny. I hope to have it back up and running by in the morning.

aubie · 06-21-2005, 01:57 PM

Work continues. I made the new bottom plate and finished the tranny mounts and have it all bolted in place. It was a bit of a chore drilling the case hardened outdrives of the losi. Here ae a few pics of the mounted tranny.

With space definately being a factor now I have decided to experiment with batteries so I called mike at fromeco batteries and told him of the situation and he agreed to build a custom battery pack for me. It will be a 7200 mill 6 cell ion battery pack with twin leads, one for speed control and the other with voltage reducer for steering servos. The good point of the battery should be extremely long run times. The drawback will be an 11 HOUR charging time. It should be in by the middle of next week hopefully. The small futaba speed control was set aside and a new super rooster ordered to hande the new battery. Will try and get the axles back under it tonight and be ready for a few test runs in the morning.

fuzzhead · 06-21-2005, 02:11 PM

did you ship my transmission yet? cuz u said yesterday morning and i have not yet received a tracking number from you. get that to me by today or i would like my money back. unless you have a dam good excuse. (new baby, death in the family, etc...)

Madkoifish · 06-21-2005, 02:49 PM

((O_o
I think a pm woulda done better than this.

Anyhoo nice to see that losi going it there!

I like the bottom end much better now with the angled in sides! (less stuff to drag on rocks) Are those set screws I see on those output yokes??? My losi the yokes are all part of the diff casing ( similar to the stock tlt)

aubie · 06-21-2005, 04:00 PM

A pm would have been better. But since you put it out in the open heres your dam tracking # fedex 303422362000049. Life did not end just because you didnt get a tracking number quick enough.

Mikado The diff output shafts are the same as you described. I drilled out the revo yolks to slide snugly on the outputs then drilled the outputs to accept the revo pin.

06-12-2005, 07:35 PM	#22
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	Spent the weekend getting that axles under the mini. I had to widen the front and rear loop 1/4 inch to solve clearance issues. The associated shocks worked out great installation wise. I went with simple aluminum top link mounts as opposed to a machined one which will save on time and cost. Tomorrow I will get the skid plate done and start working on mounting the tranny and driveshafts. Due to the small area to mount the tranny and electronics they will be set up to run a split battery pack. The overall goal is to have it on the rocks by the end of next week. If it stands up to the torture test i will pull it back apart paint it and install the side panels and hood. Attached Images

06-15-2005, 08:58 AM	#24
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	Started setting up the tranny and it presented some things that called for a few changes. Started off with a trip to the lhs to pick up some sliders which they were out of except for revo so I figured overkill but a bullet proof drive train, well hopefully . I pulled the axles apart installed bearings and locked the diff which was all pretty simple. Then the fun began. First was to adapt the revo outer hubs to the pede and the axles. The stock drive hubs will fit on the pede tranny output shafts just like the pede outdrive hubs do which is great. Next i drilled the revo outer hub to slide over the tlt out drive hub. I used a numbered drill bit and got a good snug fit. Next I slid the revo outer hub onto the tlt drive hub and marked where the pin goes through the revo hub. Removed both assemblies and drilled the tlt drive hub so that the revo pin wopuld go through it and lock it into place. The other problem I ran into was clearance with the angle of the driveshaft and the bottom of the frame. I raised the pede tranny 1/4 inch which solved half of the problem then I tilted the rear axle a few degrees. Here are a couple of pics of the rear. I will go through and take detailed pics of the revo shaft installation on the front axle and post them for anyone who is interested. Attached Images

06-18-2005, 09:09 PM	#32
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	IT CRAWLS! Better than i thought it would for its small size. I finally had everything set up about 9:30 tonight and headed straight for my rock pile . and it went rite up the first few like a champ but on some of the taller and steeper rocks I noticed the shocks are not loading and unloading like they should be but that will be worked out tomorrow. It made it over half way up the pile which was pretty good for a first time out I think. Here are a few pics with the speed control and reciever installed and with the losi shocks. Once I get the shock situation corrected tomorrow I will take some video and try and get it posted tomorrow night or monday. Attached Images

06-20-2005, 08:45 AM	#36
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	Started reworking the bottom of the frame yesterday afternoon. It eliminated the large footprint that the old bottom plate had but one thing leads to another which is more limited space for mounting. Here are pics of the changes. The plate will still accept a pede tranny. I hope to have it back up and running by in the morning. Attached Images

06-21-2005, 01:57 PM	#37
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	Work continues. I made the new bottom plate and finished the tranny mounts and have it all bolted in place. It was a bit of a chore drilling the case hardened outdrives of the losi. Here ae a few pics of the mounted tranny. With space definately being a factor now I have decided to experiment with batteries so I called mike at fromeco batteries and told him of the situation and he agreed to build a custom battery pack for me. It will be a 7200 mill 6 cell ion battery pack with twin leads, one for speed control and the other with voltage reducer for steering servos. The good point of the battery should be extremely long run times. The drawback will be an 11 HOUR charging time. It should be in by the middle of next week hopefully. The small futaba speed control was set aside and a new super rooster ordered to hande the new battery. Will try and get the axles back under it tonight and be ready for a few test runs in the morning. Attached Images

06-07-2005, 05:07 PM	#21
akcrawler Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: anchorage Posts: 27	that's awesome! i braze copper tubing almost daily for a living and would like to start a project like that myself when i can find the time.

06-12-2005, 07:41 PM	#23
rock man I joined the Band! Join Date: May 2005 Location: taos Posts: 7	looks really good cant wait to see pics of tranny in chasise.

06-15-2005, 10:45 AM	#25
rocpede RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bruiser Heaven!!!! Posts: 1,463	the revo shaft are over kill, but they will work. and looks good. keep up the good work.

06-16-2005, 09:06 PM	#26
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	Had to order an extra set of tlt outdrive cups to finish up the driveshaft install. Hopefully they will be in tomorrow. I also recieved my losi shocks in the mail today finally. I want to see how big a diffrence there will be articulation wise between the losi shocks and the associated shocks. The losi has a bit longer stroke than the associated which should make a bit of diffrence hopefully. New pics will follow tomorrow.

06-16-2005, 09:44 PM	#27
silviajspec Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ewa beach Posts: 69	looking good, cant wait to see the finsh product

06-16-2005, 10:27 PM	#28
1beatjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san jose Posts: 2,061	hey aubie if your chassis is going to be that wide.why dont you put that pede laying down flat. just me 2cents.

06-16-2005, 11:10 PM	#29
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	Going to have to stand it up due to space. Still have reciever, speed control and split battery pack to squeeze in there. the bottom plate is 5 inches by 4 1/2 inches so that dont leave much room. Im going with a small futaba speed controll. It will handle down to a 20 turn motor and is less than half the size of a super chicken. I will post a top view pic tomorrow so you can see what i am dealing with.

06-16-2005, 11:16 PM	#30
Nova Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: S Oregon. Posts: 325	Wish i had a friend like you to help me do that to a TLT ima get... I got the ideas, i just never done, or seen it done before...

06-16-2005, 11:23 PM	#31
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	Its all a process nova. You dont know how many times ive pulled that frame apart and moved mounting brackets. It has been sliced, diced and then some. I will probably have to remake and move the front shock mount tabs if I use the losi shocks. But that will be solved in the morning and hopefully it will see the rocks tomorrow afternoon or sunday at the latest.

06-18-2005, 11:38 PM	#33
BADNBADN Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 76	That looks awesome! I am intrested in purchasing one since i also don't have the time to build my own!

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06-19-2005, 05:46 AM	#34
Fishmaxx I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: on a Big Rock Posts: 7,837	Nice! Can't wait to get mine

06-19-2005, 09:23 AM	#35
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	Fish yours will be ready by next weekend. I took it out for another spin this morning and started noticing a few things. 1 Bottom pan is too wide. 2 CG is too high. 3 This one is kinda iffy Articulation better with front rear weight distribution. I moved the front shocks and they load and unload properly now but from time to time it wants to float the front or rear axle. So today will be spent reworking the bottom pan and installing the losi tranny. More pics this afternoon.

06-21-2005, 02:11 PM	#38
fuzzhead Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 620	did you ship my transmission yet? cuz u said yesterday morning and i have not yet received a tracking number from you. get that to me by today or i would like my money back. unless you have a dam good excuse. (new baby, death in the family, etc...)

06-21-2005, 02:49 PM	#39
Madkoifish Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2005 Location: Auburn Posts: 360	((O_o I think a pm woulda done better than this. Anyhoo nice to see that losi going it there! I like the bottom end much better now with the angled in sides! (less stuff to drag on rocks) Are those set screws I see on those output yokes??? My losi the yokes are all part of the diff casing ( similar to the stock tlt)

06-21-2005, 04:00 PM	#40
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	A pm would have been better. But since you put it out in the open heres your dam tracking # fedex 303422362000049. Life did not end just because you didnt get a tracking number quick enough. Mikado The diff output shafts are the same as you described. I drilled out the revo yolks to slide snugly on the outputs then drilled the outputs to accept the revo pin.

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