Some more questions... which one?

[jnev]

Ok. Thanks. I'll probably put the receiver sideways, on that same side. And then move the UBEC to the other side next to where the MM will go.

Anyone have any idea where to get screws to mount the Feigao motor, or what size they are supposed to be?

[jhautz]

3mm screws. Standard stuff for RC. Just pick a length that doesnt when they are mounted dont go more than 3mm into the motor. If they are to long they could damage the windings in the motor.

[jnev]

Received all my stuff today, so I am starting to install everything into the buggy. Just to verify that this is correct, all I have to do to install the UBEC is the solder the end leads with the leads of the MM into the deans plugs... is this correct? Then I just turn off the internal BEC from the MM via computer. Is this right?

I have heard you have to clip some red wire... there are two red wires that I see; 1 for the deans plug and the other to plug into the receiver. If I do have to cut a wire, how far down the wire should you cut it. I just want to get everything right form the start.

Thanks

[jnev]

One other question:
Does anybody know of a way to stick the esc to the chassis? Of course there is Velcro and double sided tape, etc. But I found a place near the center of the chassis, where it will just be sitting on the aluminum part of the chassis. So, the chassis can actually act as a huge heatsink. But I have found anything that conducts heat, yet is sticky.

Any ideas is appreciated. Thanks again.

the internal bec is diabled by unpluging the lil red wire that goes to the rx, u can get a knife and u will see on the black thing that holds all the wires in u can bend up the tab and take out the wire

thats how u disable it

[jnev]

Oh, so it is a lot easier than I thought. I just take out the red wire from the plug that goes into the rx. Now do I solder the ends of the UBEC to the ends of the MM also? And then these four wires to the deans plug?

Thanks E-MAXX!!

It would be great if I can get all the soldering done tonight. :)

Originally Posted by ***RC***

Oh, so it is a lot easier than I thought. I just take out the red wire from the plug that goes into the rx. Now do I solder the ends of the UBEC to the ends of the MM also? And then these four wires to the deans plug?

Thanks E-MAXX!!

It would be great if I can get all the soldering done tonight. :)

and yes, just solder them to the power wires, and then onto the deans plug, so the red ubec wire is with the red power wire all on the same dean

np

[jnev]

I have now soldered everything except for the motor wires to the esc wires. The esc wires are color coordinated, but all the wires on the 9xl are blue. How do I know which wires go with each other?

Thanks

[GorillaMaxx360]

with BL it does not matter. Soder them all up then plug it all in. If it goes forward everything is wired correctly if it goes in reverse just swich the wire conections once and you will be set.

yup, if it runs in reverse, just swap any 2 wires

[jnev]

Cool. All this is turning out to be so much easier than I thought. I am hoping to get this thing running by the weekend. :027:

yeah it is simple really.

have fun! good luck againm make SHURE theres pics

[jnev]

Just finished the conversion tonight, and had time to try it for 10 minutes as it was getting dark. It runs so incredibly well, and is powerful. I think I'll stick to larger scale conversions. This thing is just so much fun. I only ran into a few small problems:

1) There is not enough oil in the center differential, and have no idea how to go about buying a certain weight. Any recommendations? I don't race, and I don't want to be pulling wheelies.

2) When I turn the MM on, it beeps once, but doesn't do the "double beep" for another minute or two, so I have to wait before it will actually go... is this normal?

3) I also realized that the battery came charged which really surprised me. I thought that they are supposed to come half charged (about 3.8 volts) and the way they should be stored.

4) One last question, Since I just ran about 10 minutes, what should I do with the battery? Is it all right to just let it sit or do I have to discharge it, charge it, etc.?

Sorry for all the questions. I will get pictures as soon as possible. Thanks for all the help so far. :)

[jnev]

Here are the pictures. It weighs in at just over 8.6lbs. Yes, th wiring is quite sloppy, but I was driving it just to make sure everything was working. I'll clean it up when I get a chance.

as i said

looks GR8! get a vid!