My BL Revo project - Page 6 - RC-Monster Forums

Dafni · 12.08.2005, 11:26 AM

Yeah, just tell him you need the same as Daf :D I had Titanium ones, though. Steel would do. I use MIP cups, btw. Along with some O-rings in them, to keep the shafts centered.

12.08.2005, 08:02 PM

That thing look sweet. I skipped around pages, but first off, is it done, and second off, do you have any vids?

Dafni · 12.09.2005, 02:47 AM

Crazyphantom, check my thread for pics of a finished example:
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...p?threadid=218

Sorry, no vids.

BrianG · 12.09.2005, 11:05 AM

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Originally posted by CrazyPhantom
That thing look sweet. I skipped around pages, but first off, is it done, and second off, do you have any vids?

No, it's not done yet, and won't be until after Feb/March when I get some extra cash from my tax return. Unfortunately, there won't ever be any vids because I don't have a video camera of any kind.

Now that the chassis is done, I can see some places where I would have done things a bit differently if I were to do it over again. When I bought my chassis from eBay, it came with an extra one, so I might just start on a different battery tray/chassis design. If it turns out better, then I may simply move all the parts to the new chassis. I dunno - we'll see how bored I am in the next couple months. :)

BrianG · 04:21 PM

OK, just about ready to pick up all the parts I'll need to finish this project. This following is what I'm planning:

- BK Warrior 12020 ESC
- BK Wanderer 7xl (not in stock :012:)
- XL motor heatsink
- 3A UBEC
- 51T Mod1 Spur
- 15T Mod1 Pinion. What bore will I need since the Wanderer doesn't list the shaft size?
- Strobe Slipper Kit (Will still need some T/EMaxx parts to complete this)
- "Dafni-style" center dogbone center shafts. 83 and 88 mm. Will have to order these special from Mike.
- 5.5mm motor plugs (also out of stock).

Can anyone think of anything else I'm missing? Any special screws or some such? Some basic things I can pick up at my LHS, but I'd like to get as much from Mike as possible on one order.

Hopefully Mike will get the parts that are currently out of stock soon (it's too bad you can't add out-of-stock items to the cart to pre-order). I'm going on a trip during the first week or so in March and was hoping to have this completed to take with me. My brother wants to race and all he has is a Tyco Hummer. Man, is he in for a surprise. :D

Dafni · 02.01.2006, 03:10 PM

Yeah, I can imagine the face of your brother :dft002: LOL

Your list sounds good. You could also order from mike by sending him an email, and he will add the missing things when they are in stock again.

I can't think of anything else (you have a radio, right? LOL) I always like to keep spare rodends, spurs and wheel hexs. And make sure to shoot some pics when it's all done!

My fingers are crossed for your motor, mate!:dft012:

BrianG · 04:33 PM

OK, I'll email him. Tax returns should be in late next week or early on the week after. Actually I planned on getting an extra spur anyway. I already have some rod ends (are you talking about shocks?) and hexes.

I edited my post above with something else I thought of; 5.5mm motor plugs. I would really hate to get everything in only to realize I forgot something stupid. Other than the extra T/Emaxx slipper parts, is there anything else I need for the Mod1 slipper arrangment? Or for the center dogbones (do they come with pins, cups, etc)? Oh, and does a 15T pinion sound about right? I chose it based on what other people are running...

Yeah, I got a radio; the Spektrum DX3. No, I didn't get it from Mike :dft001:. I was at my LHS and they had the Spektrum with the extra receiver and I got impulsive. The only things I don't like about the spektrum is that the CH3 output doesn't latch on or off for the shifter (I might modify this), the CH3 button is in an awkward spot to use easily (I might modify this too), and I can't find a charger for the charging jack. Other than those things, the radio is freakin amazing! And talk about a TINY receiver!

coolhandcountry · 02.01.2006, 05:52 PM

That sounds like an unfair race.The tyco don't stand a chance. How many cells are you going to be running.

BrianG · 02.01.2006, 06:32 PM

I know it will be an unfair race, but it should be fun. I'll make it fair and run it in first gear only. :)

12 cells at first, then maybe 14. I can't fit anymore on my Dafni style trays without just piling them on anywhere there is space.

Eventually, I want to make another E-Revo using the stock Revo tranny and different battery setup so the truck uses more stock parts. The goal will be for an easy changeover from electric to gas and back with just a few modifications. Maybe then I'll be brave enough to try Lipos.

Dafni · 02.01.2006, 06:35 PM

Sounds like a realy nice radio!

I was thinking about rodends for toe-links and pushrods. I busted pushrod rodends in harsh crashs and those rear toe-link ends get tired when they get old (special rodend required there, btw, the ones with the ring)
But maybe it's just me, I just don't like slop.

BrianG · 02.01.2006, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dafni

Sounds like a realy nice radio!

I was thinking about rodends for toe-links and pushrods. I busted pushrod rodends in harsh crashs and those rear toe-link ends get tired when they get old (special rodend required there, btw, the ones with the ring)
But maybe it's just me, I just don't like slop.

The radio IS nice. It has more features than I'll probably ever use though. I was looking at the Spektrum mainly because I didn't want some of the problems other people have with glitching and noise interference. Digital Spread Spectrum and 2.4GHz should definitely help that since most truck induced noise is in the AM band.

Yeah, I somehow noticed the rod-end rings as I was putting it together. Lucky I guess. Although, in harsh crashes, I think I'd rather break a rod-end than bend/break a rod. My Nitro Revo has held up pretty well with mostly stock parts, although RPM arms are a must IMO. I must have broken 4 or 5 sets of lower arms when I first got the Revo. Since I installed the RPM arms, I haven't broken one.

Dafni · 02.01.2006, 06:49 PM

I guess we are not talking about the same rings, Brain. I meant the stock rodends for the rear toe-links (part number 5348) they have this small ring. They get tired, and sometimes loose the toe setting. Apparently the threads get stripped.

Agree about the rods. Replacing ends os definitely better.

BrianG · 02.01.2006, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dafni

I guess we are not talking about the same rings, Brain. I meant the stock rodends for the rear toe-links (part number 5348) they have this small ring. They get tired, and sometimes loose the toe setting. Apparently the threads get stripped.

Agree about the rods. Replacing ends os definitely better.

lol, I see what you meant now.

02.01.2006, 09:05 PM

tyco verse a revo there is no way that the race is even going to be close to fair take a picture of your brothers face when he sees your truck :036::036::036:

BrianG · 02.02.2006, 12:37 AM

Yeah, it's gonna be funny. He's always talking crap how he picked up this $100 MT and how fast it is and stuff. I've checked it out online. It uses a 7.2v batt pack and a brushed motor, which looks smaller than a Titan - maybe a 380 motor - it's hard to tell. I think it's this one (the tires can be switched).

I really shouldn't talk so much crap myself; with my luck, I'll blow an ESC first time out. No matter how slow his is, it'll be faster than a broken E-Revo!

I just really hope it's all together and working before I leave at the beginning of March! I still have quite a bit to do and if I forget any little thing, there won't be time to re-order. That's why I'm counting on all you experts to guide me in trying to think of everything I'll need to finish it in time.