EddieB
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Its finally done????
Hello, my name is Eddie and I'm a crawlaholic.
I believe the crawlers are probably the most addictive rc I've ever came across. I've had alot of stuff and I'm addicted to crawling without ever actually having one..... other than the old school clodbuster I had years ago. I took half the shocks off it to get it to articulate a bit better and climbed anything I could get it to.
I'm looking for advise and have read ALOT of information here and some other places. I've pm'd some and I figured a public place for input would be best.
I plan on building a 2.2 class crawler, with the MOA setup. I don't have alot to put into this at this moment, but I have some friends that owe some $$$ to me and I'm planning on cashing in on that. Might even sell my t-maxx that I'm rebuilding right now.
I'm fine with used USABLE parts. Most every r\c I've ever had was of that variety and I've had a blast with them all.
I want to be able to have a competitive rig once done and I'd rather not do alot of trial and error on parts. I understand that a low COG is imperative, I also understand that more weight on the front axle is better for climbing. I know super soft foams (like the memory foams) is important, as is a good tire. I know that high ground clearance isnt as much of a factor as good driving and that a lower ground clearance translates into lower COG as well. I understand what DIG does and what its uses are, but not exactly how it works in a MOA setup. I know its electronic, but I don't know if it just cuts power to the axle and the gearing and motor hold the tires still (I think thats how it works) or if it is some sort of actual lockup of the motor/axle assy.
I've heard of people gettin 2hr+ runtimes out of their rigs using LiPo packs. That really appeals to me, plus it gives me an exuse to buy a new charger(been wanting to build a brushless/LiPo Stampede).
Ok that was alot, but I figured I'd let you in on what I'm sure of and what I don't know alot about.
Let the education begin.
I found this for a chassis
http://www.tcscrawlers.com/On-Sale-25-off-TCS-Crawlers-Berg-Chassis-Kit-Not-for-the-AX10-Scorpion-p-16937.html
But I don't know much about Delrin, doesn't seem to be metal, is it a stout plastic or polymer? EDIT: after doing some more research I'm going to go ahead and order that chassis since its on sale and apparently Delrin is some tough stuff.
Hello, my name is Eddie and I'm a crawlaholic.
I believe the crawlers are probably the most addictive rc I've ever came across. I've had alot of stuff and I'm addicted to crawling without ever actually having one..... other than the old school clodbuster I had years ago. I took half the shocks off it to get it to articulate a bit better and climbed anything I could get it to.
I'm looking for advise and have read ALOT of information here and some other places. I've pm'd some and I figured a public place for input would be best.
I plan on building a 2.2 class crawler, with the MOA setup. I don't have alot to put into this at this moment, but I have some friends that owe some $$$ to me and I'm planning on cashing in on that. Might even sell my t-maxx that I'm rebuilding right now.
I'm fine with used USABLE parts. Most every r\c I've ever had was of that variety and I've had a blast with them all.
I want to be able to have a competitive rig once done and I'd rather not do alot of trial and error on parts. I understand that a low COG is imperative, I also understand that more weight on the front axle is better for climbing. I know super soft foams (like the memory foams) is important, as is a good tire. I know that high ground clearance isnt as much of a factor as good driving and that a lower ground clearance translates into lower COG as well. I understand what DIG does and what its uses are, but not exactly how it works in a MOA setup. I know its electronic, but I don't know if it just cuts power to the axle and the gearing and motor hold the tires still (I think thats how it works) or if it is some sort of actual lockup of the motor/axle assy.
I've heard of people gettin 2hr+ runtimes out of their rigs using LiPo packs. That really appeals to me, plus it gives me an exuse to buy a new charger(been wanting to build a brushless/LiPo Stampede).
Ok that was alot, but I figured I'd let you in on what I'm sure of and what I don't know alot about.
Let the education begin.
I found this for a chassis
http://www.tcscrawlers.com/On-Sale-25-off-TCS-Crawlers-Berg-Chassis-Kit-Not-for-the-AX10-Scorpion-p-16937.html
But I don't know much about Delrin, doesn't seem to be metal, is it a stout plastic or polymer? EDIT: after doing some more research I'm going to go ahead and order that chassis since its on sale and apparently Delrin is some tough stuff.
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