Zombi Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 No worries, my pleasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) Finally got around to soldering up the Tekin gear and installing it. And wow, what a difference over the stock electronics it makes! But then, for the price difference i should hope so! Did a bit of a cack job on the soldering. Of all the days for it to go wrong, it had to be on RX8 soldering day The iron wasn't getting hot enough I think - time to upgrade to a Hakko. Still though, it all works a treat and is all nicely waterproofed. Also, a while ago I added a VP 1 inch light bar. It's kinda drowned out by the Q-Series, but I added it all the same seeing as I had the mounting for it. Lastly, I got my hands on some red STRC gear. It's an STRC web site exclusive colour, as apparently you can't buy the red kit at any other place online. Edited August 4, 2017 by Zombi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjagaiden Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Nice! Be interested to see how well the Pro4 crawls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Pro4's crawl great, people have been using them for years in the Wraith, oh and have one in mine lol What did you use to waterproof the RX8? I'm going to do one of mine soon with silicone conformal coating, but not till the warranty has run out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Yeah it crawls really well. It's low rpm resolution is fantastic, no cogging like you get with the stock electronics. As for what I used for waterproofing, see the previous page mate, full details there. You'll probably be all good with the conformal though, I also considered that. Are you going to get the Ambersil one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Dunno what make my conformal is, it's a bottle I picked up off ebay a while ago, used it on a few servos and a castle bec and works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Well it's what factories use to coat pcb so you won't go far wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer76 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Zombi...what can say apart from 'awesome!' Love your work with the Yeti - great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Lazy Goo is also great stuff for waterproofing, I use it on my racers with great success. The soldering doesn't look too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Thanks guys I guess the soldering is ok for the most part, it's just that it blobbed down the posts which i didn't like. I'm a bit of a perfectionist (or do I just have mild OCD?? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Nothing wrong with a bit of mild OCD When we going to see a video of this beast in action? I'm really considering getting the kit version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) After installing my new exclusive red alum STRC gear, a second package turned up (the original STRC package sent me, believed lost). So I now have two sets of the following - see below. I've placed an ad in the FOR SALE section too: Click me! http://www.teamstrc.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=136&product_id=1459 http://www.teamstrc.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=136&product_id=1438 http://www.teamstrc.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=136&product_id=1496 http://www.teamstrc.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=136&product_id=1485 Edited August 4, 2017 by Zombi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Nothing wrong with a bit of mild OCD When we going to see a video of this beast in action? I'm really considering getting the kit version. Well i'll have to make sure I get some vids on the next trail day I have. I can't get any on a single run, as filming it and driving competently don't mix I find lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 One other thing to mention about the Tekin upgrades - to mount the RX8, I used the plate that came with the Yeti in it's spare parts bag. As such, it had nowhere convenient for me to mount the BEC, so I decided to stash it in the RX compartment. I didn't want to do that before as I have concerns about the electrical power of the BEC interfering with the RX. It was a tight fit but went in snugly. I'll have to see if I get issues with range or dodgy signals though, and re-position it if I do. Another mod I did which I haven't mentioned here was to vent the tyres. If anyone wants detail on what i did and how let me know and I'll post up some info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) Spring retainers and shock mounts sold and are in the post to a forum member. Only the skid plate and casters left now - bag em quick! Edited January 1, 2015 by Zombi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) As I'm using my BEC to pump 7.4v through an RX that's only supposed to only be able to take 6v, I've made this RX bypass. Others using the Axial AR-3 receiver (which is just a re-branded Flysky FS-GR3C) and doing the same as me have reported back that it's absolutely fine and able to take the extra volts. But just in case I burn it, I might use this instead. Or maybe I'll just risk it on my next run, which will hopefully be Sunday. Edited August 4, 2017 by Zombi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 All that nice gear you got, think it's time to spend on a good radio:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 You are of course right, and it's the thing I've deliberately left until last. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Only two choices for budget Radio is the Sanwa MT-4 and the Futaba 4PL/ S both can be had from RC Mart for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 Nice, I'll have a look at those later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) MT-4 http://www.rcmart.com/sanwa-mt424g-24ghz-radio-rx461-receiver-102zx2-yeah-racing-ya0291mt4-transmitter-cb0483-p-35010.html?cPath=36_47 Futabu 4PLs http://www.rcmart.com/futaba-4pls-wr304sbx2-4channel-24ghz-tfhss-r304sb-receiver-p-36780.html?cPath=36_47 MT-4 http://www.rcmart.com/sanwa-24ghz-wrx461102zx2-mt424g-p-33311.html?cPath=36_47 Edited January 1, 2015 by jony nitro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 Wow, some pretty advanced stuff there - and probably more tech than I actually need. I've heard a lot of good things about Futaba radio gear though, so I could well see myself investing in something from those guys. What's RX compatibility like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 The ones that come with it, some of the frysky ones work with FassT Rx but those I linked will suit you fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombi Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) Well for now I managed to stuff the bypass adaptor I made into the RX compartment, so the BEC is directly powering the servo now, no frying the RX. http://holmeshobbies.com/RXBypass.html To make it, I just copied what these guys sell. Saved me a fair wedge of dosh methinks. Edited January 1, 2015 by Zombi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jony nitro Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Yep I have made harness before saves a lot of money think I paid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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