Losi Micro Eclipse build...

[Evilinside]

I was not having any luck with the RidgeBack TMC from Blade, or at least it just was not performing like the Blade TMC and I wasn't looking to loose performance, so I picked up the Micro Eclipse chassis to test it out. And I am pleased with the results.

The Build;
Micro Eclipse Chassis
Tekin B1R esc
BWD Beadlock rims
BWD Wheel Wideners
MiClaw tires
HS-65MG servo
Predator 90t motor
DSM SR3500 Micro receiver
Bent lower rear links
56t aluminum spur
Rear axle lockout
BB's for front wheel weight
Aluminum skid plate
Losi 2s 300mAh LiPo
DX3s Transmitter
Trail Trekker drive shafts
Trail Trekker upper links front and rear
Trail Trekker lower front links

Future plans;
I will re-do all the links and add a tad more wheelbase, but not much.
I might try the Mickey Thompson Baja Claw TTC Micro Crawler Tires, just to see about reduce the wheel size some.
I will be adding a roof panel, to put a more secure hold on the capacitor at the top.
I will be looking for a higher torque sub micro servo, the HS-65mg won't pull through some high friction areas I have on my course, though this might also fix itself with the other set of tires, but I'll still look for a higher torque servo.
I will also be adding a little more "design" to the chassis, to give it a bit more uniqueness.
And a larger LiPo batter with balance charging.


EDIT UPDATE:
Tried the Tires, I kept the Swamp Boggers, but still mostly use the MiClaws.
The HS-65mg I had was defective, that's why it had low torque, just had it replaced is all.
Using Memory Foam for tire inserts instead of BBs.

Video of the finish build crawling!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIzJ8oKju6w

 

[Evilinside]

Pictures inbound...

 

[spoo76]

You should upgrade to the stock motor if you want more torque AND speed :ror::lmao:

 

[T-buck]

I was not having any luck with the RidgeBack TMC from Blade, or at least it just was not performing like the Blade TMC and I wasn't looking to loose performance,


Bent lower rear links
Trail Trekker drive shafts
Trail Trekker upper links front and rear
Trail Trekker lower front links


Future plans;
I will re-do all the links and add a tad more wheelbase, but not much.

So I guess I'll be the smart-ass & comment on your RidgeBack build... I went through your entire build & you continue to use the Trekker links & Driveshafts. You will be running into problems by limiting your W.B. to use those links (especially w/the ridgeback) w/your builds using different chassis.

I guess I am just not understanding you doing builds and using stock links & drive shafts on chassis designed for custom fitted pieces to obtain optimal performance?? Then bashing the chassis like it doesn't work??

 

[Evilinside]

You should upgrade to the stock motor if you want more torque AND speed :ror::lmao:

Wait, the exploded parts view states that the stock motor is different!

 

[Evilinside]

So I guess I'll be the smart-ass & comment on your RidgeBack build... I went through your entire build & you continue to use the Trekker links & Driveshafts. You will be running into problems by limiting your W.B. to use those links (especially w/the ridgeback) w/your builds using different chassis.

I guess I am just not understanding you doing builds and using stock links & drive shafts on chassis designed for custom fitted pieces to obtain optimal performance?? Then bashing the chassis like it doesn't work??

I always start out with the Trekker links. I did custom links on the RidgeBack, there's photos of the links on that chassis in the other thread. I wasn't pleased with how it turned out to perform.

Some people like Pizza Hut, some people bash Pizza Hut, sometimes it's for the same reasons and sometimes it's for different reasons. When I compared the RidgeBack to the Blade TMC, it just didn't hold up to the performance of the Blade TMC. But either way, stating that I don't like the RidgeBack chassis because "I" couldn't get it to perform as well as the Blade TMC isn't bashing it, it's actually bashing me and my lack of knowledge on being able to get it to compete.

I'll post up my course soon too.

 

[Evilinside]

Pictures!

Here is the frame assembled;

Then I added the esc/rx tray from a stock MrC, yes for some reason everything is crooked in this picture;

Here it is assembled;

On/Off switch mounted to the side top, possibly a bad idea...

Battery mounted to servo and ready to crawl;

 

[Evilinside]

I've rotated the rear tires to get a reverse tread pattern, I'm going to see if that improves performance.

 

[Evilinside]

Here's the course I tested this build on;
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=328979

 

[Evilinside]

Update:

After crawling on my course for awhile I decided to remove the rear suspension springs all together. And it was a major improvement! Front suspension is still straight up stock MrC.

 

[Evilinside]

I wouldn't mind some help finding a higher torque servo... if anyone knows of anything, please share the info, it would be very appreciated. I will be spending some time on google trying to find something myself.

 

[Evilinside]

Perhaps one of these two choices...
http://www.savoxusa.com/Savox_SH0256_Micro_Digital_Servo_p/savsh0256.htm

http://www.savoxusa.com/Savox_SH0255MG_Micro_Digital_Servo_p/savsh0255mg.htm

 

[spoo76]

a little more torque than the MG90S and still cheap
http://www.valuehobby.com/product_details.php?category_id=60&item_id=316

 

[spoo76]

Cheaper here...same servo http://www.hobbypartz.com/servo-mg90s.html

 

[Evilinside]

a little more torque than the MG90S and still cheap
http://www.valuehobby.com/product_details.php?category_id=60&item_id=316

I'm not sure 0.4 difference in torque is enough to warrant buying that one. But I really don't know how that little bit would translate though...