Mini-T and RC18b Race Video

[marauder]

Thought I would share, recoded a few runs at the park.
http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/ii39/acmarauder/?action=view&current=1cec722f.pbr


Mini-T is on a 6-Cell / Micro Spy / Trinity Mini Machine Termination Motor
RC18b is on a 6-Cell / Mamba 25 / 6800kv Brushless


The Mini-T has to take off slow because it likes to spin plastic pinion gears quick which is why it's not too fast off the line. I'm still looking for a 1mm allen wrench to use my metal pinion gears.

Overall, 18th scale are a lot of fun on days like this.

 

[TWOCANE]

I just got a 18B as well. Nice video these things move.Do you have a quick charger for these packs?

 

[marauder]

Yes, for the Mini-T I use the Team Losi peak charger. For the RC18 I use a dynamite peak. They are a lot of fun, but both have a lot more potential with their current setups. I'm still debating lipo in the RC18b.

 

[robmob]

Nice to see the mini-t bug running again.

I made myself a not to look for an allen wrench that will fit the metal pinions.

I must have one someplace.

 

[marauder]

That'd be awesome. Let me know if you have any luck finding one. Unless you buy a new kit they are next to impossible to find, nowhere uses a wrench that small. If all else fails I will either file down a 1.5 or drill and tap for a bigger grub screw.

The Mini-T bug and the RC18b will be with me for a while, they run well on the spots that 1/10 scales just aren't fun to run on.

I have plans for the RC18b, truggy maybe?

 

[TWOCANE]

I just bought the 18B llast night never been ran. I can't get it to do anything all mt batteries are new and it makes a little servo noise once I turn it on. The light on the left is on if u are looking down at it and the front is pointed in front of you. Any ideas?

 

[marauder]

It's possible that you have your ESC and Steering Servo connectors backwards. Black/Ground wire should go to the outside of the receiver. Could you post a picture of your receiver? My RC18b isn't stock, I'd have to know what ESC/Receiver you are using.

 

[TWOCANE]

props to the guys at teas associates. It is s bad speed controler, they are sending nme a new one in a few days.

 

[marauder]

Wait, if the ESC is bad then why wasn't your steering working? I didn't think the ESC had anything to do with steering. Maybe on the Mini-T, but I didn't think the AE came with a combo ESC/Receiver like the Mini-T did. Either way, congrats if they fixed the problem.

 

[Plaidfish]

the ESC regulates the power to the RX from the battery....it could be a power capcitor or resistor issue keeping the servo from working...
Marauder, go LiPo...it's even FASTER...AND.....you get MORE bottom end power.....with a 1550 Maxamps Lipo pack I'll get around 30 min runs with my RC18MT, and it's heavy it's so freakin fast I need to upgrade my servo to something that keeps it more stable......

 

[marauder]

Yeah, I'm still learning so hopefully lipo will become more affordable by the time I'm ready for it. I'm thinking I may convert the RC18b to a truggy, mainly due to the lack of buggy parts.

What is a good set of street tires for RC18b's?

 

[TWOCANE]

the speed controller did not blink.

 

[Mattyfats420]

proline now has a line on 1/18 street tires. i was thinking of getting some. or trinity has some nice looking ones too for a few bucks cheaper.

 

[robmob]

That'd be awesome. Let me know if you have any luck finding one. Unless you buy a new kit they are next to impossible to find, nowhere uses a wrench that small. If all else fails I will either file down a 1.5 or drill and tap for a bigger grub screw.

Found it!

I will mail it out tomorrow.

 

[TWOCANE]

I got a mini t tonight, can you not remove the battery that comes in it(red one)?? I get my MT2 tuesday.

 

[marauder]

A couple more, both brushless now and 2s lipo.

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[Mattyfats420]

I'm glad my brushless/lipo brought a smile to someones face lol. looks great man

 

[Cupooterluvr]

Damn that RC18 flies in that last vid.

 

[marauder]

I've got it tuned down believe it or not, I'm learning to drive it. It is a lot faster than I can drive it, that's for sure. I'm more than happy where it's at, and everyone that sees it is amazed that something so small can go that fast. I had quite the crowd the other night, about 10-12 kids trying to catch it.