Noob in need

[enazatol]

i just recently bought a venom creeper kit off rc4wd.com and im wondering what else i need to run it. links in tips are helpful if this is in the wrong section please move.


Thanks

[Grizzly4x4]

I'd start with the stickies at the top of this section. Then go from there.

[enazatol]

Originally Posted by Grizzly4x4

I'd start with the stickies at the top of this section. Then go from there.

i flipped through a few pages of tips and tricks but didnt find anything stating whats needed for the creeper

[1qwkfox]

to get it going you will need.

a speed control(esc) , radio(tx/rx), Motor , Batteries/charger.

If you read around there are quite a few cheap/damn near free mods you can do to it.

[asw27x]

look at the box it says its a kit what do you think ??

[enazatol]

Originally Posted by asw27x

look at the box it says its a kit what do you think ??

the kit doesnt include certain things.

this is my first time to build a crawler but the post above yours helped me out

[lazynocturnal]

Originally Posted by 1qwkfox

to get it going you will need.

a speed control(esc) , radio(tx/rx), Motor , Batteries/charger.

If you read around there are quite a few cheap/damn near free mods you can do to it.

i wouls also recomend a good set of allen/hex drivers. it will make life alot easier when you build your rig.
i use these drivers at home and when i comp. http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/D...ProdID=DYN2904

i use these for when i bash. you wont need to have a tackle box full of tools...
http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/D...ProdID=DYN2833
also depending on your kit, you may need a .050 driver for the cvd's. then of course you should have a pair of pliers, screw drivers and a file incase your anal like i am and like to make sure all the parts fit and operate smoothly (i do this more on the go-fasts)

[Shawn's SS]

You should probably read threads for a least a week straight and you will see that asking questions like you have will get your arse chewed right off by some Individuals

[enazatol]

Originally Posted by lazynocturnal

i wouls also recomend a good set of allen/hex drivers. it will make life alot easier when you build your rig.
i use these drivers at home and when i comp. http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/D...ProdID=DYN2904

i use these for when i bash. you wont need to have a tackle box full of tools...
http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/D...ProdID=DYN2833
also depending on your kit, you may need a .050 driver for the cvd's. then of course you should have a pair of pliers, screw drivers and a file incase your anal like i am and like to make sure all the parts fit and operate smoothly (i do this more on the go-fasts)

thanks

ive got a set of allen and hex keys because i played paintball a few years back and thats all the guns use.

as for other tools my dad is like the real life hank hill so im covered there.

[lazynocturnal]

you will also need a servo with a castle creations bec. you can use a bec to get the most power from your servo. i would recomend 200oz or better. the more you spend, the better you get.
the servo i use is this one, http://www.savoxusa.com/Savox_SC1256...avsc1256tg.htm.
this is a bec. you would need to set it to the max voltage that the servo can handle. http://www.castlecreations.com/products/ccbec.html

[enazatol]

Originally Posted by lazynocturnal

you will also need a servo with a castle creations bec. you can use a bec to get the most power from your servo. i would recomend 200oz or better. the more you spend, the better you get.
the servo i use is this one, http://www.savoxusa.com/Savox_SC1256...avsc1256tg.htm.
this is a bec. you would need to set it to the max voltage that the servo can handle. http://www.castlecreations.com/products/ccbec.html

i dont exactly have a lot of cash at the moment so im going with like minimum to still run. i wont be doing competitions and will prolly just be screwing around in my backyard and my farm with it so im not gonna put anything fancy in it. i will keep it in mind if i plan to upgrade in the future though

i was just looking at the servo that came from the venom site

[1qwkfox]

I bought http://www.valuehobby.com/product_de...21&item_id=117 for mine , I have not used it yet to tell you how well it holds up though.

BUT a buddy of my uses one of These on his viper/bully an it has held up very well considering its price , it is still kicking .

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=16272

also , I would say either purchase a star or get your 30 post/30days in an there are typically good deals in the for sale section ( which you will not be able to see until you do one of the above).

[1qwkfox]

Also , JB weld your diffs , or buy a FLM , also read out the tips/tricks , an post there are tons on top of tons of info. Also make sure you put your motor in BEFORE you put the tranny between the chassis.

[enazatol]

Originally Posted by 1qwkfox

I bought http://www.valuehobby.com/product_de...21&item_id=117 for mine , I have not used it yet to tell you how well it holds up though.

BUT a buddy of my uses one of These on his viper/bully an it has held up very well considering its price , it is still kicking .

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=16272

also , I would say either purchase a star or get your 30 post/30days in an there are typically good deals in the for sale section ( which you will not be able to see until you do one of the above).

i was looking for bst yesterday and wondered why there wasnt one thanks for clearing that up

[enazatol]

so i just had the idea of salvaging some parts like the servo the motor and whatever else i can find.

http://img839.imageshack.us/i/imag0180l.jpg/

got a motor reciever servo and controller

[nandrewjackson]

good luck on your build.

read the tips and tricks they are definitely there for a reason.

jb weld the diffs during your build unless you really want to take the axles apart later to fix what you should've done first (experience talking)

[1qwkfox]

or buy lincoln lockers from RMD.

[jojo303d]

Originally Posted by 1qwkfox

or buy lincoln lockers from RMD.

++++++++++++++++++1 on that one I have FLM and steel on aluminum is not good after having mine for over a year now the slop has increased and starting to round in the locker

[ArkansasCrawler]

I would def lock the pins in the cvd's to keep from breaking parts. But if your just playing in your backyard I would just save your money and play for awhile. figure out what you don't like and fix it. Just my opinion. Oh and JB weld is cheap and will work fine for what your doing.... Hell even works for comping.

[enazatol]

so it arrives tomorrow and i decided to look for the rest of the parts.

Servo:
http://store.rc4wd.com/Mayhem-High-T...vo-_p_484.html
ESC:
http://store.rc4wd.com/Outcry-Crawle...BEC_p_666.html
Battery:
http://store.rc4wd.com/Venom-6-Cell-...tem_p_566.html
Motor:
http://store.rc4wd.com/540-Crawler-B...80T_p_825.html


feel free to change or point out problems with this list.

id like to keep the total cost around $170