I'm very much a newb and didn't research on how to make a TRX4 remotely convert to 2wd yet but it sounds like it's as easy just purchasing the kit? I already have one but just asking for more info on such a conversion.
No "conversion". Work front & rear diffs 'locked', vehicle operates as 4x4. Unlock the front diff (rear diff locked), and it operates as a RWD. Unlock the rear diff (front diff locked), and it operates as FWD. Put each servo on it's own channel (as described in my last post), and you independently control the front & rear locking diffs. Sand goes for the hi/lol trans (ie. the 5th channel).
LOL! do you even know what your talking about?
A locking/unlocking diff is totally different than a 2WD and 4WD shifter. A 2WD/4WD shifter completely shuts off power to the said axle. When you go into 2WD, it sends 0 power to front axle, allowing to spin freely while rolling. When you go into 4WD, it sends power to both axles.
When you unlock a diff, it still sends power to that axle, but when one tire is under load it will stop power to that tire, leaving the other one not under load spinning. When you have both diffs unlocked your still in 4WD, but with open diffs that won’t continue to work together under load.
So, there’s is NOT such a transmission in 1/10th scale that will have remote locking diffs, 2WD/4WD shifter and 2speed. (That I’m aware of)
I think you need to learn more about how diffs work then come back with your snarky comments/remarks when you’ve gained the correct knowledge.
First, the only one making 'snarky' comments is you. If you reread what I said, without any attitude in your brain, you realize I was attempting to provide helpful information. In what I said, where did I mention anything about "2WD/4WD shifting"? Oh, wait, I didn't. Also, I know EXACTLY how a locking diff works in a 1:1 vehicle (which is what you described), and how one can, essentially, achieve the same kind of operation on a TRX-4 (what I described). If, based on what I said in my previous comment, you can't figure that much out...well, maybe you still have a few things to learn about RC.
As for the mod mentions in the video link you posted, that's all in great...but, it is NOT remotely controllable. You, literally, have to stop the vehicle, flip it over, manually switch it between 2WD & 4WD, put the vehicle back over, and then go about your running. Although the TRX-4's locking diffs don't operate 'electronically' the same as a 1:1 vehicle, it is still possible to approximate the same type of operation...which IS the point I was trying to get across.
Finally, you're still going on about everything being in the transmission. Again, this is not a 1:1 vehicle, and, obviously, as I VERY CLEARLY stated, only the 2-speed shifting is contained within the trans. The servos for the front/rear locking diffs may be located next to the trans, but they are 100% operating mechanics inside the axles, NOT in the trans...which is something else I was very clear about in my previous comment.
Just because a scale RC vehicle is designed to 'look' line a 1:1 vehicle does NOT mean it operates the same way...obviously, it doesn't, now was it ever intended to. Scale RCs are *not* the same as their real-world counterparts...they are not, and never were, designed to function in the completely same way. Obviously, design changes are required, as are operational changes. If you, honestly, expect scale RCs to function 100% identical to their real-world counterparts...well, I feel sorry for you, because that's never going to happen. And, that's all I have to say on the subject.
To the Op, I hope you figure out how to go about getting everything working, as I previously described. If you need additional help, please, feel free to PM me, and I will provide whatever assistance I am capable of...and, for anything I do not know, I will admit I don't know, but will also try to direct you to someone (whom I trust) who does know. At the same time, you would also always be able to call Traxxas support. They have always provided outstanding support & answers to any problems I've run into on any of my Traxxas vehicles. With that said, I will now be unsubscribing for this thread. The 'snarky' negativity from others has me no longer wanting to participate in this thread. It is, obviously, not your fault. Whatever you decide to do, I wish you the best of luck...and, welcome back to the wonderful world of RC. [emoji1688]
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