Tim. Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Any recommendations for a CMS? SSD looks nice and the kit includes panhard and steering links, kit appears to require servo facing with wires exiting forward which is annoying. RC4WD also looks like a great kit, pictures show wiring exiting to the rear, but doesn't this all depend on the servo you have? Apprciate suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim. Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 Had another rethink, got a few parts delivered. First part fitted in the new plan is a battery tray bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daymo Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 On 7 March 2016 at 21:06, Tim. said: Had another rethink, got a few parts delivered. First part fitted in the new plan is a battery tray bracket. Looking good where did you get that bracket like the idea of that keeping the weight low!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derka Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Be careful with batteries mounted there. If you're running the shortest Axial wheelbase (Dingo 290mm/11.4" etc) then under suspension compression and full lock steering the tyre will hit the tray/battery. At least it does on mine with standard 1.9 wheels/Trepadors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I was about to issue the same warning. You can snip the ends off the tray which helps, but if your battery is particularly long it may still be able to touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derka Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Also, my wheelbase is a bit shorter and than the stated 290mm. Mine is sitting at around 275-280mm which does not help things. I made the mistake of chopping the battery tray only to realise after my battery is the length of the tray - what a plonker lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 If it's a hardcase LiPo it won't damage it, the rubber will never make a hole in the case or anything and unless you're runningn concrete foams the impacts won't damage it either. I guess if you want to go for the best weight/CoG ratio, running a 2,200mAh LiPo would be key. Harley Designs on YouTube has a great video of how he mounted his LiPo next to his transmission. I fancied something similar myself but as I already have a few 2s LiPos in 5,000mAh format, I decided not to do it. If I happen to buy anything else that these LiPos will go in, then I might do it. Although one of my Zippy's has had about 170 cycles so how long it's got left is anyones guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim. Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Appreciate the word of warning. A 1 inch gap at full lock and compression, the angle the battery sits is quite steep on this bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derka Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Nice. Which bracket is it? I tried diy method and failed but this one looks good and sits further back off the shock hoops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim. Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Sorry Daymo and Derka, bracket is from Shapeways. As are the next part of the plan. Need to decide the arrangement for the receiver box and esc, I know it's not a massive issue but recommendations appreciated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 1 hour ago, Tim. said: Sorry Daymo and Derka, bracket is from Shapeways. As are the next part of the plan. Need to decide the arrangement for the receiver box and esc, I know it's not a massive issue but recommendations appreciated. Do you have a linky for the bracket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim. Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 5 minutes ago, chewbacca said: Do you have a linky for the bracket? http://www.shapeways.com/product/EKKFJ2WAD/aj20001-front-battery-mount-axial-scx10?li=search-results-1&optionId=57120775 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 3 minutes ago, Tim. said: http://www.shapeways.com/product/EKKFJ2WAD/aj20001-front-battery-mount-axial-scx10?li=search-results-1&optionId=57120775 Cheers dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 For the receiver box, I just have mine sat at the back on the brace, I have the ESC and BEC Gorrila Glued to the box and I use the two outer mounting holes with some small spacers underneath as mounting, instead of the holes inside the box, so you don't have to open it to remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derka Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 That's how mine is setup just now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I should have probably posted a picture of mine for ease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim. Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Fitted the saddlebags. Decided on this arrangement of esc and receiver box My only cause for concern is the motor wires pressing on the battery. I know how hot the battery can get, what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 looking great pal. the motor wires/battery closeness issue should be fine pal. loving the saddle tray things. they from shapeways too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derka Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim. Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 Cheers guys, yes Shapeways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim. Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) Small update SSD Rock shield front bumper SSD narrow rock shield rear Decided to drop the body posts as low as possible, didn't need to cut the body at the front, rear and sides did. Arches need cutting now, bit apprehensive. The rear arches don't actually need cutting but the fronts do and I think I'll have to do all 4 for it to look right? Another purchase from Shapeways on its way then that's it til winter, no more pootleing round the garden, going to beat it up a bit. Edited April 5, 2016 by Tim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim. Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) No idea what's going on with the pictures? I'm not doing anything different, something up with the forum? **sorted thanks Edited April 5, 2016 by Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyP Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 10 minutes ago, Tim. said: No idea what's going on with the pictures? I'm not doing anything different, something up with the forum? Don't use any codes, just copy and paste the URL of the image and it will auto imbed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim. Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Ok will try thanks, although it worked fine for all the other pics, weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim. Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 So my last modification to the truck is done, I've purposely not upgraded any of the running gear until my driving has improved, less likely to break something being all flexible plastic I figured. Anyway The fit is good, I'm going to drill a couple of extra mount points on the fronts, rears are fine. Word of warning, you can't drop the body to the bottom of the mount posts with the fronts fitted, it needs to be 3 holes up. So the rears need to be raised or obviously it looks just wrong. So if you've cut your body you're going to lose that perfect fit at least I hadn't cut the arches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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