possible to impove steering on monster king

[pjoseph]

wanted to know if there is anyway to improve the steering on the nitro monster king, when making a 180 degree turn it seems like it needs a lot of space looking for a way to imporve if possible

thanks

 

[Metalhead Matt]

Rechargeable receiver pack, stronger servo and grippier tires would all aid in steering. The down side would be a truck that traction rolls easier.

 

[pjoseph]

Thanks
Can you recommend a servo that would be stronger

is it possible to find a charger for the receiver pack that is cheaper than $70 seems a little steep to me

thanks

 

[olds97_lss]

Chargers that would charge a receiver pack under $50:
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DYN4014
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DYN4056
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DYN4054
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DYN4044
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXTCJ9&P=7

I have this first one and an older model of the second one:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCLD5&P=7
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRST9&P=7

I can use either to charge NiCAD or NiMH 1-8 cell packs, so I use them for transmitters and glowplug heaters as well.

The stock steering servo I think is the HPI SF-1. All I can find for torque anywhere on that servo is that it's "standard torque". So, best guess would say it's 90oz or less. I'm not sure of the spline count.

A futaba S3305, Hitec 645MG or JR Sport ST126MG should certainly be an improvement over stock.
Futaba: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDWF8&P=ML
Hitec: http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HRC32645S#quickSpecs
JR: http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=JSP20071

 

[pjoseph]

I want to get a battery & charger but was wondering what is the difference between using those single/individual AA rechargeble ones vs one that comes bundled up like this one?
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFD89&P=ML

I figure if I get the single ones then i can use them in the remote as well?

 

[olds97_lss]

Well, most typical receiver packs, like the ones I posted, are 5 cell 2/3A sized cells. That one that you posted is 4 cell.

Rechargeable NiMH cells only allow 1.2V per cell whereas alkaline cells have 1.5V per cell. So, with 4 NiMH cells your getting 4.8V and 4 alkaline cells give you 6V. You want 6V to have your servos running at their peak, but you also want decent run time and rechargeable, so the 2/3A packs are what we typically use.

Myself, I use a 5 cell NiMH AA pack that I make (when I can fit them on a vehicle). Then I get both long run times and rechargeable.

 

[pjoseph]

I posted the 4 cell because that is the one that looks Like it would fit in the battery holder on the truck.
So I guess I shouldnget 4 alkaline to give me 6 volts

 

[olds97_lss]

Usually a 5 cell hump 2/3A pack will fit where a 4 cell AA pack fits.

 

[pjoseph]

Thanks
Can u post a link to the battery pack you are talking about the above links are chargers and servos.

 

[olds97_lss]

Sorry about that, that was a different thread I posted receiver packs in.

Here's one:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVRH2&P=7

I don't have a hump pack laying around anymore, but I do have a 2/3A flat pack, so I compared it to a 4 cell holder and after looking at them the dimensions would be almost the same.

 

[pjoseph]

if that would fit that would be great not at home so dont have my truck, but its a little bigger then 2 X 2 AA batteries together.

 

[olds97_lss]

It's a hair bigger, but should jam in if the one you buy didn't get a ton of solder on it. I think they spot weld most anyway, so the thickest part on the end of the battery could be the wire.

Mines a bit bigger too because it was wrapped in electrical tape then plasti-dipped for winter running. Has definitely seen better days...

 

[pjoseph]

Plan on bringing my truck to the hobby shop to see if the battery will fit, if it does i will pick one up.
In regards to the charger this is the only battery I will be charging, what is the 1 charger you would recommend?

 

[olds97_lss]

Any of these would get it done. Just depends on your budget. I like the MRC959, but the 960 is still available. You have to adjust the charge rate everytime you unplug the power from it, but that's just a few button presses.

Chargers that would charge a receiver pack under $50:
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DYN4014
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DYN4056
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DYN4054
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DYN4044
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXTCJ9&P=7

I have this first one and an older model of the second one:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCLD5&P=7
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRST9&P=7