Jato The Ascender

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by CODYBOY

Looking good Bud, was just wondering if you ever decided to use the rear weighted axle I sent you?
Ernie

I did. I have your axles front and back. The really do help performance. I thought I had updated you, but I guess not. I'll PM you.

I changed my ESC and it turns out the HobbyWing WP1060 still runs like a charm. I had somehow, accidentally enabled ABS on my transmitter and that was causing the cogging/stuttering not the ESC or motor. I still replaced it with the HobbyWing WP1080 though. It has a lot more adjustability and I'm in love without how smooth it is on startup in my kitchen test! Now I can't wait to get it out on the trails.

[OSRC]

I can vouch for those axles and the performance gain. JTR's truck was all over the trail today.

[Killerbyrd14]

And that higher voltage output and that adjustable drag brake tho.


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[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by OSRC

I can vouch for those axles and the performance gain. JTR's truck was all over the trail today.

Thanks! It was fun chasing your Deadbolt.

Originally Posted by Killerbyrd14

And that higher voltage output and that adjustable drag brake tho.

I got it for the adjustable drag brake. The adjustable BEC is a nice touch. But I hadn't realized this ESC has a bunch of other startup and braking options. I love how smoothly and slowly it starts up. So far I'm really impressed.

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

I did. I have your axles front and back. The really do help performance. I thought I had updated you, but I guess not. I'll PM you.

I changed my ESC and it turns out the HobbyWing WP1060 still runs like a charm. I had somehow, accidentally enabled ABS on my transmitter and that was causing the cogging/stuttering not the ESC or motor. I still replaced it with the HobbyWing WP1080 though. It has a lot more adjustability and I'm in love without how smooth it is on startup in my kitchen test! Now I can't wait to get it out on the trails.

CodyBoy's weighted axles help a lot and great guy to work with!

I've been reading about that new HobbyWing WP1080 esc and it sounds great, looking forward to more input on how it runs for you.

Originally Posted by OSRC

I can vouch for those axles and the performance gain. JTR's truck was all over the trail today.

[svt923]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

I changed my ESC and it turns out the HobbyWing WP1060 still runs like a charm. I had somehow, accidentally enabled ABS on my transmitter and that was causing the cogging/stuttering not the ESC or motor. I still replaced it with the HobbyWing WP1080 though. It has a lot more adjustability and I'm in love without how smooth it is on startup in my kitchen test! Now I can't wait to get it out on the trails.

The Hobbywing 1080 looks great but that switch is huge, too bad they couldn't integrate the switch into the case like the Xerun 120a V3.1. I'll have to pick up one for my next build (and spend $50 on something else instead of buying another FXR).

Are you running a BEC with the HW 1080?

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by svt923

The Hobbywing 1080 looks great but that switch is huge, too bad they couldn't integrate the switch into the case like the Xerun 120a V3.1. I'll have to pick up one for my next build (and spend $50 on something else instead of buying another FXR).

Are you running a BEC with the HW 1080?

The switch is huge, but it serves as the power switch as well as the calibration/programming button. It's also waterproof.

I am not running an external BEC. I set the internal BEC to 7.4 and it was whipping my front wheels around even at a standstill.

[Adubscsr]

Sorry late to the party.....
Weight down low.....my $0.82 worth...
Until I can justify the $, I "spent" $0.82 to add some weight, let me know your thoughts +/-.
I took 4 US Currency nickels, put them in a row, elec taped them. I did this 4x and then joined them to make a rectangle pretty much the size of the battery tray. Placed at bottom of tray and strapped in the battery. I know this is downstream of the suspension travel but at least not rotating mass !

[Chris81]

Originally Posted by Adubscsr

Sorry late to the party.....
Weight down low.....my $0.82 worth...
Until I can justify the $, I "spent" $0.82 to add some weight, let me know your thoughts +/-.
I took 4 US Currency nickels, put them in a row, elec taped them. I did this 4x and then joined them to make a rectangle pretty much the size of the battery tray. Placed at bottom of tray and strapped in the battery. I know this is downstream of the suspension travel but at least not rotating mass !

Good idea! I just saw a brass insert to go under the battery the other day, can't remember where though...was thinking about maybe the same thing in lead plastidipped...just thinking outloud lol

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[JatoTheRipper]

The HobbyWing QuicRun WP1080 ESC performed flawlessly this weekend. I really do love how smooth it is. Definitely my new favorite "budget" ESC.

[Hobbezco]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

The HobbyWing QuicRun WP1080 ESC performed flawlessly this weekend. I really do love how smooth it is. Definitely my new favorite "budget" ESC.

I have also been running a WP1080 with a RC4WD 35t in a 99% stock Ascender. I havent gotten a lot of time with it yet, as I had knee surgery 3 weeks ago and am just getting to where I can walk outside again. Its really smooth, has great drag brake settings, and it can be made totally silent! No motor whine! If it keeps running like it has been, I wont be buying any more expensive ESCs.

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Hobbezco

I have also been running a WP1080 with a RC4WD 35t in a 99% stock Ascender. I havent gotten a lot of time with it yet, as I had knee surgery 3 weeks ago and am just getting to where I can walk outside again. Its really smooth, has great drag brake settings, and it can be made totally silent! No motor whine! If it keeps running like it has been, I wont be buying any more expensive ESCs.

It is insanely quiet. I forgot to mention that.

[JatoTheRipper]

The Ascender impressed me again today. I just love this truck and the performance. The only thing that could use an upgrade is the motor. I'm happy with the torque, but not the wheel speed. I got my dad the Holmes Hobbies Crawlmaster 13T for Christmas and I'm leaning towards that motor for my truck.

I still love the HobbyWing WP1080. It's so smooth and quiet.

Here's a few photos from today's trail run.

[JatoTheRipper]

For those guys running Holmes Hobbies Crawlmaster 13T motors in their Ascender on 2S. Which pinion and spur are you using?

[CODYBOY]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

The Ascender impressed me again today. I just love this truck and the performance. The only thing that could use an upgrade is the motor. I'm happy with the torque, but not the wheel speed. I got my dad the Holmes Hobbies Crawlmaster 13T for Christmas and I'm leaning towards that motor for my truck.

I still love the HobbyWing WP1080. It's so smooth and quiet.

Here's a few photos from today's trail run.

Looks like you guys are having to much fun!!! I guess you can't really have to much, can you.
Ernie

[RMNixon]

Jato - Are you still running your Beef Stick battery tray mod? I just tried it myself in a short wheelbase Bronco - holy crap! How is this mod NOT all over the internet? It's brilliant!

Everyone Else - If you don't know what I'm talking about, go back to the beginning of this thread and read it again. All of it. Slowly. Then try it, clean the poo out of your pants, come back on this thread and thank Jato.

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by RMNixon

Jato - Are you still running your Beef Stick battery tray mod? I just tried it myself in a short wheelbase Bronco - holy crap! How is this mod NOT all over the internet? It's brilliant!

Everyone Else - If you don't know what I'm talking about, go back to the beginning of this thread and read it again. All of it. Slowly. Then try it, clean the poo out of your pants, come back on this thread and thank Jato.

Thanks! Yes, I'm definitely still running it.

[RMNixon]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Thanks! Yes, I'm definitely still running it.

The Beef Stick combined with Codyboy axles just makes it stick to everything. It's an amazing combination! Thanks for sharing it with the rest of us!

[northern hooligan]

Jato, I totally missed reading this all those months ago and just read it catching up on your thread. This is awesome, a must for the "Things to know before you build your Ascender."

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

I call it the "Meat Stick"

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by northern hooligan

Jato, I totally missed reading this all those months ago and just read it catching up on your thread. This is awesome, a must for the "Things to know before you build your Ascender."

Thank you. People have no idea how well it works until they try it. I'm still waiting for a vendor to steal the idea.

I think it hasn't been that popular because, in line with their other horrible rules, this battery tray is not competition legal. I don't participate in snail races though so I don't have to worry about that.