Tug Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 ran my brushless truggy project today for the first time and it goes like hell, the motor gets abit hot thou. would a heat sink bring the motor temps down and how hot can a brushless motor get. This is the truggy: Get an IR temp gun, dirt cheap and invaluable for leccy RC. Motors shouldn't exceed 82 Celsius. Hardened steel spur and pinion just arrived from the states for the mini 8ight! Will hopefully get to fit them today, if they last longer than 2 packs then its a success lol Where were you last night? I was itchin to get out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Milan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Milan! Show-off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurcyP Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Got my vantage lower suspension arms in, got 3 spare (one needs to go on the car) should be enough for a race day i reckon lol was also meant to get a 20t pinion and some other bits but they are back ordered :/ Edited June 27, 2013 by PurcyP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Finished rebuilding and wiring the Sudu Got her running ... S Found out that the Rw racing packets make good Roaches mounted the sudu shell again Then some Misc soldering Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Yea true, air brushing for perfectionists i suppose Amen to that, it's the only way to go. I really need to invest in one again and buy the correct type of paint this time round. Hardened steel spur and pinion just arrived from the states for the mini 8ight! Will hopefully get to fit them today, if they last longer than 2 packs then its a success lol You managed to strip them? Are you running on 3s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 You managed to strip them? Are you running on 3s? Yup, been through a few! Checked mesh and slipper, both spot on. Been running mainly on 2S, I wonder if its because its had most of its use in the garden, it's not massive so perhaps the constant WOT to braking is putting too much load through the stock spurs?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I soaked the front shock tower of the turnigy buggy in nailpolish remover over night. I'd superglued some plexiglass onto it cause I'd broke it, but the plexiglass broke too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Yup, been through a few! Checked mesh and slipper, both spot on. Been running mainly on 2S, I wonder if its because its had most of its use in the garden, it's not massive so perhaps the constant WOT to braking is putting too much load through the stock spurs?! That's quite surprising, I've not heard of money people stripping them on 2s, especially if you've already checked the slipped and the mesh. I've ran quite a few packs through mine on 2s and it's been absolutely spot on. Unless you've landed with a bit of power on without realising it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Show-off! Total thread hijack right there Edited June 27, 2013 by James1986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 That's quite surprising, I've not heard of money people stripping them on 2s, especially if you've already checked the slipped and the mesh. I've ran quite a few packs through mine on 2s and it's been absolutely spot on. Unless you've landed with a bit of power on without realising it? Yup that's possible too! I could also have been unlucky and got a small stone stuck in there each time, but I think that's unlikely as they're relatively well hidden. It gets a lot of use, it runs almost ever day even the girlfriend has been having a go! We'll see how these new parts hold up tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Yup that's possible too! I could also have been unlucky and got a small stone stuck in there each time, but I think that's unlikely as they're relatively well hidden. It gets a lot of use, it runs almost ever day even the girlfriend has been having a go! We'll see how these new parts hold up tho They're actually a lot more exposed than you think, they get stones in very very easily. I'd suggest you buy the same upgrade as I'm buying next, spur/pinion cover works wonders for keeping stones out! - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Losi-Mini-8ight-Spur-Pinion-Gear-Cover-w-Screws-DP-702-White-/400511638202 On a note of what I've done, received my Spektrum DX6i finally and fit my carbon fibre steering link on the Mini 8ight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Ragged the Ally-Maxx, muchos fun and only on 4s! Her current guise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryW Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Made a table for race day. Powerful marine battery in rolling tool box which plugs into table. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurcyP Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Thats bloody genius! if you can make those easily you could make a business out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Made a table for race day. Powerful marine battery in rolling tool box which plugs into table. That's brilliant! Never seen anything like that before. Thats bloody genius! if you can make those easily you could make a business out of it I agree with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryW Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I think cost would be too high, ill show a full picture when I get the battery etc all in box. OCD? Oh yes, I hate wires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurcyP Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Well i just spent the last hour organising my serpent hauler, nice n tidy n organised just need a tool pouch to put my tools into Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I need to get one of those carry cases for my Mini 8ight, but I'm definitely not paying postage costs from the USA, can't seem to find them over here though. How much did it cost to make that table all in fella? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldblades7 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Yup that's possible too! I could also have been unlucky and got a small stone stuck in there each time, but I think that's unlikely as they're relatively well hidden. It gets a lot of use, it runs almost ever day even the girlfriend has been having a go! We'll see how these new parts hold up tho Its the stock pinion that strips the spur gear.Made out of a mild cheddar i think! The plastic spur wears the pinion then strips....replacing the pinion to a hard steel one sorts it...hence why Oh How Originals does not strip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurcyP Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Vantage servo saver E Clip just travelled into oblivion..where the hell has it gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryW Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Table, banana blocks, switches, euro plug connections, table, marine battery and misc id hazard a guess about Edited June 27, 2013 by RoryW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wangerman69 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Vantage servo saver E Clip just travelled into oblivion..where the hell has it gone? Who knows was it even there to begin with ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurcyP Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Who knows was it even there to begin with ? well you know, on top of the servo saver? lol just ordered a pack of 20 for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Its the stock pinion that strips the spur gear.Made out of a mild cheddar i think! The plastic spur wears the pinion then strips....replacing the pinion to a hard steel one sorts it...hence why Oh How Originals does not strip Thanks for the help and tips guys, but i have another issue now! http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/175109-my-mini-8ight-woes-continue/#entry1781362 Edited June 27, 2013 by James1986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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