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robdel24 · 11-15-2009, 06:07 PM

Hey I am pretty new to crawling and I was looking at your pics of the electronics and noticed 2 on-off switches. What is the second one for? Also what gearing are you using on the lcc. Thanks.

Wild Snapper · 11-15-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by robdel24

Hey I am pretty new to crawling and I was looking at your pics of the electronics and noticed 2 on-off switches. What is the second one for? Also what gearing are you using on the lcc. Thanks.

Good question man. The lower switch is for the ESC and the top mounted 2nd switch is connected to the BEC, which powers the servos to steering and the dig. This is how the Goat 3s comes stock.

Wild Snapper · 11-15-2009, 09:01 PM

Update-

Jerry at DMG is building this right now and will soon be protection my Goat 3s on the rear axle. I'll post pics when it's finished.

RcBro · 11-15-2009, 09:17 PM

LOL. Was just going to make one of these for myself. After comping this weekend I discovered some protection is needed!

mascman · 11-16-2009, 06:24 AM

I haven't decided where I'm going to mount my ESC yet, but that DMG mount should be great.

I was actually thinking of making something out of Al flat stock...just have a bottom plate that bolts to the axle like stock, then a couple stand-offs with a top piece for protection...we'll see.

Wild Snapper · 11-16-2009, 09:17 AM

Ya... I can't believe how light the ALT chassis is on it's own. This protector should be next to nothing in weight and do a good job. I'll test it's durability but it should hold up fine.

mascman · 11-16-2009, 09:28 AM

I decided that I would just use the RX tray...went to solder my wires onto the motor and thought I should check the room with the tuber on. Good thing I did because the ESC is too high and hits the cage!

I wonder if I can spread the bars of the cage so the ESC can fit on the rear tray? If it was just a little wider I think it can fit, but don't want to tweak the whole cage.

Wild Snapper · 11-16-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mascman

I decided that I would just use the RX tray...went to solder my wires onto the motor and thought I should check the room with the tuber on. Good thing I did because the ESC is too high and hits the cage!

I wonder if I can spread the bars of the cage so the ESC can fit on the rear tray? If it was just a little wider I think it can fit, but don't want to tweak the whole cage.

I was thinking the same thing, BUT as the crawler articulates the frame swings and would still hit the esc...at least mine, its the Goat 3s and the fan mounted on the top makes it very tall. I think that an ESC guard is the best way to go. Then everything isn't so crowded and the COG stays low. More pros then cons IMO.
DMG should just include an ESC guard with the ALT chassis and up the price a little.

Wild Snapper · 11-16-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RcBro

LOL. Was just going to make one of these for myself. After comping this weekend I discovered some protection is needed!

Are you rocking an ALT chassis?

RcBro · 11-18-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Up and over

Are you rocking an ALT chassis?

No, I'm running the DNA SSS delrin chassis. But the ESC is in the open with this setup too.

Wild Snapper · 11-20-2009, 04:07 PM

Update...

Well here is the DMG speed control protector. I drilled the holes and mounted it up today. At this point I think this rig is bomb proof with the exception of the front servo, which I've never had a problem with, but I know this concerns some people.
Anyways what do you guys think. DMG saves the day again. Thanks Jerry.

Ugly Truckling · 11-20-2009, 09:42 PM

Thats awesome! I ordered an A.L.T. from him the other day with the ESC and steering servo guards and I can't wait till mine gets here.

Wild Snapper · 11-21-2009, 01:36 AM

Cool man post it up when your done.

mascman · 11-21-2009, 12:23 PM

What's the going price for the rear cage?

I really like the looks of this chassis, but no the wiring is a bit of a pain.

I think I have it all good, then when I try to fit the cage on, something doesn't fit and I start over again!

I guess that's the price to pay for the small package.

Wild Snapper · 11-21-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mascman

What's the going price for the rear cage?

I really like the looks of this chassis, but no the wiring is a bit of a pain.

I think I have it all good, then when I try to fit the cage on, something doesn't fit and I start over again!

I guess that's the price to pay for the small package.

You can PM the DMG and ask about pricing because it depends on whats done to it. They are very reasonable.

mascman · 11-21-2009, 02:51 PM

I'll probably just run mine and see how beat up the Mamba gets.

I think I'm going to strip the blue paint off the doors and either go black or match it to my scaler which is red...

Jeepial · 11-22-2009, 01:59 PM

Now you just need an OTA steering link and you'll be good..

Wild Snapper · 11-22-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mascman

I'll probably just run mine and see how beat up the Mamba gets.

I think I'm going to strip the blue paint off the doors and either go black or match it to my scaler which is red...

Your ALT looks nice man. Its amazing how light these things are. DMG rocks.

Drvnbeing · 11-22-2009, 03:09 PM

nice ass looking rig Up!!! Hopefully see ya at one of the Nor-Cal comps sometime.

Iberian · 01-05-2010, 03:42 PM

I was going to do a write up similar to this to help anyone who wanted to build an LCC but I think this one should be condensed and stickied.

11-15-2009, 06:07 PM	#61
robdel24 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redwood City Posts: 19	Hey I am pretty new to crawling and I was looking at your pics of the electronics and noticed 2 on-off switches. What is the second one for? Also what gearing are you using on the lcc. Thanks. Last edited by robdel24; 11-15-2009 at 06:11 PM.

11-15-2009, 09:01 PM	#63
Wild Snapper Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 625	Update- Jerry at DMG is building this right now and will soon be protection my Goat 3s on the rear axle. I'll post pics when it's finished. Attached Images

11-16-2009, 06:24 AM	#65
mascman Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 911	I haven't decided where I'm going to mount my ESC yet, but that DMG mount should be great. I was actually thinking of making something out of Al flat stock...just have a bottom plate that bolts to the axle like stock, then a couple stand-offs with a top piece for protection...we'll see. Last edited by mascman; 11-16-2009 at 07:13 AM.

11-20-2009, 04:07 PM	#71
Wild Snapper Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 625	Update... Well here is the DMG speed control protector. I drilled the holes and mounted it up today. At this point I think this rig is bomb proof with the exception of the front servo, which I've never had a problem with, but I know this concerns some people. Anyways what do you guys think. DMG saves the day again. Thanks Jerry. Attached Images

11-15-2009, 09:17 PM	#64
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	LOL. Was just going to make one of these for myself. After comping this weekend I discovered some protection is needed!

11-16-2009, 09:17 AM	#66
Wild Snapper Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 625	Ya... I can't believe how light the ALT chassis is on it's own. This protector should be next to nothing in weight and do a good job. I'll test it's durability but it should hold up fine.

11-16-2009, 09:28 AM	#67
mascman Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 911	I decided that I would just use the RX tray...went to solder my wires onto the motor and thought I should check the room with the tuber on. Good thing I did because the ESC is too high and hits the cage! I wonder if I can spread the bars of the cage so the ESC can fit on the rear tray? If it was just a little wider I think it can fit, but don't want to tweak the whole cage.

11-20-2009, 09:42 PM	#72
Ugly Truckling Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 177	Thats awesome! I ordered an A.L.T. from him the other day with the ESC and steering servo guards and I can't wait till mine gets here.

11-21-2009, 01:36 AM	#73
Wild Snapper Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 625	Cool man post it up when your done.

11-21-2009, 12:23 PM	#74
mascman Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 911	What's the going price for the rear cage? I really like the looks of this chassis, but no the wiring is a bit of a pain. I think I have it all good, then when I try to fit the cage on, something doesn't fit and I start over again! I guess that's the price to pay for the small package.

11-21-2009, 02:51 PM	#76
mascman Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 911	I'll probably just run mine and see how beat up the Mamba gets. I think I'm going to strip the blue paint off the doors and either go black or match it to my scaler which is red...

11-22-2009, 01:59 PM	#77
Jeepial I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: behind the wheel of a monster truck... Posts: 2,878	Now you just need an OTA steering link and you'll be good..

11-22-2009, 03:09 PM	#79
Drvnbeing Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crawlin' in NorCal! Posts: 416	nice ass looking rig Up!!! Hopefully see ya at one of the Nor-Cal comps sometime.

01-05-2010, 03:42 PM	#80
Iberian Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rocklin Posts: 209	I was going to do a write up similar to this to help anyone who wanted to build an LCC but I think this one should be condensed and stickied.

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