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RandyatBBY · 09-01-2005, 05:01 PM

You know we could vacum form something like that and make it real smooth. So should we call it the RBX smoothie:-)

badger · 09-01-2005, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankyRizzo

For your lexan cover take a heat gun and you can contour it around the motor for a more finished look.

Is this any better? I added 2 screws to hold down the top corners and ruan the blow dryer on it. I also added stickers for better performance.

Brandon · 09-02-2005, 08:58 AM

Looks great badger! Nice work man

rckjeep · 09-02-2005, 10:14 AM

Man I forgot about the Jato shaft. I saw them at the LHS about two months ago and thought Hmmmmmm. But I have not had any issues with the pede shafts so I"ll hold off.

badger · 09-02-2005, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rckjeep

Man I forgot about the Jato shaft. I saw them at the LHS about two months ago and thought Hmmmmmm. But I have not had any issues with the pede shafts so I"ll hold off.

Yep, I really don't have a problem with the Pede shafts either I just wanted to waste another $50 on this hobby and spend a hour installing them.

skyjacker_rc_club · 09-02-2005, 12:36 PM

looks sick you guys did a great job designing the chassis all nice and low.

Hope to check it out this weekend if we can get some people to crawl.

badger · 09-02-2005, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by skyjacker_rc_club

Hope to check it out this weekend if we can get some people to crawl.

What are you bringing out this weekend? I hope it's something that crawls real well.

skyjacker_rc_club · 09-02-2005, 02:59 PM

still need to make driveshaft adapters for my tlt stick so im bringing out my new txt.

badger · 09-02-2005, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by skyjacker_rc_club

still need to make driveshaft adapters for my tlt stick so im bringing out my new txt.

Sweet! I get to spank a TXT!

badger · 10-22-2005, 01:36 AM

Here's the latest update to my TLT. I bought some new IB1200 cells from cheapbatterypacks.com and mounted them in a custom configuration on my front axle. 2 of them are on top of each side of the axle housing and 1 of the back side of each front knuckle.

This obviously brings the weight very low and makes the over all weight of the rig somewhat lighter.

I also took out the Rooster and replaced it with a Super Rooster, while I did that I installed it on the rear servo mount instead of up high in the chassis.

I made it so that I can still mount my original battery pack on top of the front links and servo in case this battery pack dies during a comp or for more run time while playing.

On to the pics.

Here is the size difference in the batteries. On the left is the most common sub c GP3300 cell, in the middle is a GP 4/5SC 2200 cell (my old TLT packs), and on the right is the new Intellect 1200 2/3A cell.

EeePee · 10-22-2005, 10:00 AM

Let us know how the IB 1200s work out. Nice custom pack work. I think they make smaller battery bars for those cells.

mike · 10-22-2005, 02:31 PM

Looks good.

badger · 10-23-2005, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by EeePee

Let us know how the IB 1200s work out. Nice custom pack work. I think they make smaller battery bars for those cells.

They seemed to work really well in today's comp. I had plenty of run time to run 3 stages and then play for a bit after words.

I have some of the smaller bars on order. I don't know that I will rebuild this pack with them though, I am relying on the bars and solder joints to hold the cells behind the knuckles in place.

cman_1500w · 11-03-2005, 03:10 PM

What rate do you charge those IB1200 cells? I have a friend that has a pack now and is wondering. I'll probably get a pack also.

BTW, Awesome rig Badger!

braceysdad · 11-03-2005, 03:16 PM

snazzy

badger · 11-03-2005, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cman_1500w

What rate do you charge those IB1200 cells? I have a friend that has a pack now and is wondering. I'll probably get a pack also.

BTW, Awesome rig Badger!

I charge them at .5 amps for longer run times. I run eight cells now for punch.

Thanks. I think I am going to tear it down completly and rebuild it.

Unimoger · 11-03-2005, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by badger

I charge them at .5 amps for longer run times. I run eight cells now for punch.

Thanks. I think I am going to tear it down completly and rebuild it.

Are you serious? do you really have that kinda time? man I want that kinda time so I can finish atleast ONE of my damn trucks!

TylerV · 11-03-2005, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by badger

I charge them at .5 amps for longer run times. I run eight cells now for punch.

I charge mine at 1-2 amps and I get 40 min+ runtimes. How long are your runtimes Badger??

badger · 11-03-2005, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Unimoger

Are you serious? do you really have that kinda time? man I want that kinda time so I can finish atleast ONE of my damn trucks!

Spending time in the garage is what I do to relax. Having ADD ID I don't really like sitting in front of the TV for long, which is also why I love RC Crawling so much. I can build and rebuild all day long and not get bored.

Snowkd, with my larger 2200 cells I was getting over 2 hours run time on them. These IB1200 cells have much less capacity because of there size. I don't know the run time yet since I have only ran them at one comp.

mike · 11-03-2005, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by badger

Spending time in the garage is what I do to relax. Having ADD ID I don't really like sitting in front of the TV for long, which is also why I love RC Crawling so much. I can build and rebuild all day long and not get bored.

Sounds like me. I might watch a half hour of TV a week. Working on my RCs and 1:1s take up alot of my alone time.

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09-01-2005, 05:01 PM	#61
RandyatBBY Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Concord Ca Posts: 913	You know we could vacum form something like that and make it real smooth. So should we call it the RBX smoothie:-)

09-02-2005, 08:58 AM	#63
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Looks great badger! Nice work man

09-02-2005, 10:14 AM	#64
rckjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose Posts: 5,207	Man I forgot about the Jato shaft. I saw them at the LHS about two months ago and thought Hmmmmmm. But I have not had any issues with the pede shafts so I"ll hold off.

09-02-2005, 12:36 PM	#66
skyjacker_rc_club Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 616	looks sick you guys did a great job designing the chassis all nice and low. Hope to check it out this weekend if we can get some people to crawl.

09-02-2005, 02:59 PM	#68
skyjacker_rc_club Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 616	still need to make driveshaft adapters for my tlt stick so im bringing out my new txt.

10-22-2005, 01:36 AM	#70
badger Diggin' the new SCX10 II! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Norcal Posts: 11,402	Here's the latest update to my TLT. I bought some new IB1200 cells from cheapbatterypacks.com and mounted them in a custom configuration on my front axle. 2 of them are on top of each side of the axle housing and 1 of the back side of each front knuckle. This obviously brings the weight very low and makes the over all weight of the rig somewhat lighter. I also took out the Rooster and replaced it with a Super Rooster, while I did that I installed it on the rear servo mount instead of up high in the chassis. I made it so that I can still mount my original battery pack on top of the front links and servo in case this battery pack dies during a comp or for more run time while playing. On to the pics. Here is the size difference in the batteries. On the left is the most common sub c GP3300 cell, in the middle is a GP 4/5SC 2200 cell (my old TLT packs), and on the right is the new Intellect 1200 2/3A cell.

10-22-2005, 10:00 AM	#71
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Let us know how the IB 1200s work out. Nice custom pack work. I think they make smaller battery bars for those cells.

10-22-2005, 02:31 PM	#72
mike RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 1,288	Looks good.

11-03-2005, 03:10 PM	#74
cman_1500w Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2004 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 662	What rate do you charge those IB1200 cells? I have a friend that has a pack now and is wondering. I'll probably get a pack also. BTW, Awesome rig Badger!

11-03-2005, 03:16 PM	#75
braceysdad Adilynsdad too! Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville Posts: 8,844	snazzy

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