chewbacca Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 3 minutes ago, XV Pilot said: I enjoy this forum but I do hate the software on which it runs - sometimes it lets me edit my posts, sometimes it inexplicably refuses. Anyway, the paragraph of my last post that deals with ball diff setting should read as follows: "Setting ball diffs is a bit of a black art. Hardcore racers can write essays on the subject. However for general driving, I find it sufficient to tighten them until you can hold the diff and one outdrive in one hand, and try to turn the other outdrive by hand without it slipping, but not so tight that if you try to turn the outdrives in opposite directions without holding the diff, you can't turn them or they turn with too much resistance. They should have some resistance but only minimal notchiness." I think the best method of tuning a ball diff is to place it on a hard surface, pick up a sledgehammer and apply the head of the hammer to the diff at maximum possible velocity. It won't slip ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 I think the best method of tuning a ball diff is to place it on a hard surface, pick up a sledgehammer and apply the head of the hammer to the diff at maximum possible velocity. It won't slip ever again. Whilst wearing safety googles to avoid tiny little balls to the eyes. No-one likes balls in the eyes.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Just now, TMaxxDave said: Whilst wearing safety googles to avoid tiny little balls to the eyes. No-one likes balls in the eyes.... I think that depends entirely on the recipient/s ......however... Bits and bobs ordered. Bit gutted to stick it on hold for now but isn't that often the way, when picking up a second hand item and assuming it'll be easy to get up and running 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 I'm sure it will be up and running in no time Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 15 hours ago, TMaxxDave said: Whilst wearing safety googles to avoid tiny little balls to the eyes. No-one likes balls in the eyes.... Think Noj said it all....................................................................... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Hopefully my new wheels for my TB-01 have arrived from America and are waiting for me at the post office and a customs charge :-( we shall see in a few hours Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 Real alloy, alloy wheels from USA with £12.95 customs charge. Mr XVP.... took the Neo put for a spin today, and very quickly decided that the Torque tuned motor juat isnt going to cut it. Could you reccomend a faster Tamiya motor please that will work with the TBLE2 ESC that is brushed. Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 You're limited to 25 turns or higher Dave. Best way to go quicker with that speedo is get a Tamiya brushless can or fit a bigger pinion. Are you running NiHm or LiPo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 You're limited to 25 turns or higher Dave. Best way to go quicker with that speedo is get a Tamiya brushless can or fit a bigger pinion. Are you running NiHm or LiPo? Shall be running NiHm in this as its just easier. I thought the ESC supported down to 23? But i have been qrong before Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 1 minute ago, TMaxxDave said: Shall be running NiHm in this as its just easier. I thought the ESC supported down to 23? But i have been qrong before Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo Nope, 25, just checked the specs. A LiPo will wake that stock can up nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 Its stepping into the dark side. Lol. Will the esc auto switch between NiHm and LiPo? Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 1 minute ago, TMaxxDave said: Its stepping into the dark side. Lol. Will the esc auto switch between NiHm and LiPo? Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo LiPo doesn't exist in Tamiyaland. You'll need a Low Voltage Alarm which plugs into the balance lead of the pack. LiPo packs aren't as scary as they seem, I used to be wary of them but now I can't imagine my life without them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 LiPo doesn't exist in Tamiyaland. You'll need a Low Voltage Alarm which plugs into the balance lead of the pack. LiPo packs aren't as scary as they seem, I used to be wary of them but now I can't imagine my life without them! I run LiPo in my Hyper 10TT. Brushless. LiPo and brushless killed my TB-01 drivetrain, hence why my Tamiya's are all brushed. Ive got a LVA. My packs arent suitable for this chassis. Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 So stick with LiPo and brushed? Or try a bigger pinion. Or fit a Quicrun 1060 and Firebolt 15t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 Bigger pinion is an option, I'm trying to stick with all Tamiya stuffs on this build. The ESC is LiFe ready? Throwing a 3s LiFe pack in there at 9.9v would work? Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 The TBLE-02 is really quite limited as a brushed ESC. The Tamiya GT Tuned motor is about as hot as you can go without triggering it's thermal shutdown. Any particular reason why you have to go with a brushed motor? The TBLE-02 will go all the way down to 10 turns brushless. I find my TT-02B flies along on a 13.5t, and I haven't even had to go LiPo - I still run NiMH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Just now, XV Pilot said: The TBLE-02 is really quite limited as a brushed ESC. The Tamiya GT Tuned motor is about as hot as you can go without triggering it's thermal shutdown. Any particular reason why you have to go with a brushed motor? The TBLE-02 will go all the way down to 10 turns brushless. I find my TT-02B flies along on a 13.5t, and I haven't even had to go LiPo - I still run NiMH. I don't think Tamiya want to acknowledge the existence of cans with less than 25 turns! Go LiFe Dave, a 3s pack will certainly pep things up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 The TBLE-02 is really quite limited as a brushed ESC. The Tamiya GT Tuned motor is about as hot as you can go without triggering it's thermal shutdown. Any particular reason why you have to go with a brushed motor? The TBLE-02 will go all the way down to 10 turns brushless. I find my TT-02B flies along on a 13.5t, and I haven't even had to go LiPo - I still run NiMH. I was trying to stick with brushed as brushless usually means LiPos and I'm trying to avoid LiPos in this, but if I can run a brushless can on NiHm with no issues then it's all good, I'll quite happily stick a brushless Tamiya in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) A lot of brushless ESCs demand LiPo or else they brown out or shut down due to the lower current available from NiMH, but the TBLE-02 is rather more forgiving than most in this regard, and will happily run on NiMH in both brushed and brushless modes. Edited May 3, 2016 by XV Pilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 2 minutes ago, TMaxxDave said: Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo I'm no fan of shelfers but that is too nice to run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 I'm no fan of shelfers but that is too nice to run! Thats why ive got a 2nd body and some more wheels on the way. So i can these for the shelf. I may even have to get a 2nd set of shocks to keep them white Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 3 minutes ago, TMaxxDave said: Thats why ive got a 2nd body and some more wheels on the way. So i can these for the shelf. I may even have to get a 2nd set of shocks to keep them white Sent from my Galaxy S5 Neo I think spare shocks are a must. Those white ones are going to look second hand in no time, doubly so under that pink shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 Let's have a quick look on eBay at prices Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 £14 for a complete set from Jazrider in HongKong in black. Or £40 for the alloy set. Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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