Revo 22.2v

Well it's not really High Voltage so I can't call it Revo HV so I'm calling it Revo 22.2

I started with a new truck (didn't own a Revo).
RC-Monster Revo motor mount
12XL motor
CC 110HV ESC w/ PiStix adapter
UBEC for power
EVO-20 battery (great deal at 40% off)
Steering HiTec HS-5955TG
Still has 2-speed w/ reverse and mechanical brake. Using 3rd channel for the reverse servo and a y-split to do the brakes and ESC.
It's still very light on it's feet but it's a porker now at 12.06lbs.

I had an idea of the direction I wanted to go with the truck and what parts to get. Based on the advice given here and else where on the net. I didn't plan on buying it all at once but most of it went on clearance the day I was going to make an order so I got all the parts I wanted. A few things are left out of the picture and the Vantage chassis and center diff/rear brake are for a waterproof Revo I'm planning. And you guys are right 23mm Proline adapters are less then impressive.



This is how the truck looked during the test fitting. There is not much clearance between the body and the ESC which worried me. But after running it is going to be fine till the cage comes.



After a couple runs still going running great, only minor things, popped a ball out of the RPM carries (?) and had the set screw come loose on the pinion. The ESC is just warm and the motor isn't much more.


I planned on using Husky straps but couldn't find them so I used zip-ties. I have them now and will put them on this week.


This rat's nest is temporary till more parts come.


I made the battery box out of some.220" (5.588mm) polycarbonate that I had. It doesn't form as easy as I thought it would but it came out alright.


The body fits other then the filler opening.

[BrianG]

Nice! I would cut the body out so the ESC is open. That way, the body won't hit it if you land on the lid.

Originally Posted by BrianG

Nice! I would cut the body out so the ESC is open. That way, the body won't hit it if you land on the lid.

Good idea. I'll do that first thing tomorrow.

[supralover72]

WOW, lol.

DAMN!!!!!

i love that cc hv in there!! makes me what to copy what u did with a lmt or neu lol

VERY nice work man!

[MetalMan]

I'm curious if you could provide feedback on the HV110 + PiStix adapter, interms of controllability, smoothness, or whatever you can comment on.

Great conversion!

[jnev]

Sweet job on the conversion. Really clean lay out. I was also going to ask how you are linking the HV110... also, what is a "PiStix adapter"?

Thanks

Very cool! How much runtime do you get with the 12xl?

Bye:018:

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by ***RC***

also, what is a "PiStix adapter"?

It's a little device that goes inline of the throttle cable that lets you use pistol-grip transmitters with ESCs normally designed for airplane use.

[Serum]

That will be an insane setup! nice!

[Dafni]

What Serum said! True!
I tried a 1950/12 on 6S once, insane.

Originally Posted by MetalMan

I'm curious if you could provide feedback on the HV110 + PiStix adapter, interms of controllability, smoothness, or whatever you can comment on.

Great conversion!

It works great. There is a slight dead area when you first start pulling the trigger. I adjusted it out then adjusted the brake. It starts up well better then I thought it would. No cogging or shaking just starts and is smooth up to WOT.

The current issue I have is it seem to be getting a slight pause which at first I thought was it shifting but it's not. I'm not ready to blam the PiStix or CC110HV for that yet. I think it might just be my antenna which I have tucked on the side.

I'm also sad that I can't wheelie on demand like many of you guys. It think between the slow motor, 1st gear and 15/40 it's a crawler till it hits second. It just squats and goes and does quickly but no big wheelies. But I guess fast and controllable is better.

We don't have radar yet and I haven't timed a measured run. So top speed is unknown but it's in the high 30s with this gearing. The motor says cool (relative) so I could gear it more but I like it.

Originally Posted by ***RC***

Sweet job on the conversion. Really clean lay out. I was also going to ask how you are linking the HV110... also, what is a "PiStix adapter"?

Thanks

I am pleased with the HV110. I'm not ready to say this is the best setup in the world and everyone should do it. But it works well. As BrianG said it's and inline converter that changes the pistol radio signal to stick radio.
http://www.rc-hydros.com/pistix.html

Originally Posted by cemetery gates

Very cool! How much runtime do you get with the 12xl?

Bye:018:

Very good. 25mins easy under bashing type driving. I had it at work this week. First break is 20mins and my boss (cool guy) came out to watch and we made it a 30min break. All I was doing nothing but high speed runs and just general showing off for 25mins. It still had power when we stopped.

nice build, i like how mike has motor mounts for the revo, not more ghetto doing it your self.

[BrianG]

I am surprised that you can't wheelie on demand. Are you sure the slipper is set tight enung? That thing should be able to just about flip over from the torque. I was running a 10XL on 14 cells and it would easily flip if I wasn't careful - and that's with the ESC set to soft start power! I know you are using the extended chassis, and that should definitely make it harder to do, but I still think it should wheelie like mad!

I re-read your first post again and see that you had a problem with the pillow balls popping out. I had that issue with the stock carriers, but not once I put the RPM ones on. Do the balls have any play? They should not have any in/out play, but not bind either. The pillowball adjustment may loosen over time too, so you might want to check that.

[Serum]

Mike also has got integy knuckles, which also use a larger outer bearing.

My guess is that if the slipper is tight, the controllers starting power can be set a bit more aggressive. (if you like wheelies)