jagg
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Yah, like I said a few went "FLYIN ACROSS TH ROOM". Some times it might be easier to buy them, to save the frustration :banghead :banghead . But once I got started , just couldn't let them win! 
Sad part is I've been looking at the BTA set up, and now don't know which way to go .
Sad part is I've been looking at the BTA set up, and now don't know which way to go .
jagg
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From what I've seen and read it is the better set up, and it does look fairly easy to do. The only problem is that the braces I just made wont work :banghead . Back to the drawing board. Hopefully get them made tonight. More parts should be in today, so there will be lots to do anyways.
jagg
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Got the BTA steering finishd up this weekend, so far so good. Ended up having to re-make the parallel axle braces, but no major problems. Seems the more I make the better they turn out Think I might have to scrap the 4WS, or buy a Rebel 2. Not sure if the 8T is gonna be able to handle the 55T Lathe motors and 4WS. I guess I wont really know til I try it, but there's still lots to do first.
Think I might have to scrap the 4WS, or buy a Rebel 2. Not sure if the 8T is gonna be able to handle the 55T Lathe motors and 4WS. I guess I wont really know til I try it, but there's still lots to do first.Sweet build. I had one of those. I ran alot of weight in my tires to help it flex and keep it planted If memory serves, about 6oz per tire.
Try one of these. You can run your servos directly off the battery instead of thru the esc bec. This gizmo regulates the power down to 6v and 3amps from your main battery. And alot less weight than a receiver pack
I just picked up some TTR CVD's from www.thecrawlerstore.com. Back in stock! :truck
If memory serves, about 6oz per tire.Try one of these. You can run your servos directly off the battery instead of thru the esc bec. This gizmo regulates the power down to 6v and 3amps from your main battery. And alot less weight than a receiver pack
I just picked up some TTR CVD's from www.thecrawlerstore.com. Back in stock! :truck
jagg
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Thanks Gimbal, going to get that and a set of those rims :willy . Looks like I'll have to get two of them though for 4WS. I had to re-think using the CVD's on this one. The Mad Force wheels have a 19mm hex, and until I can find(or make) an adapter to fit them I'm kinda stuck with stock . Hoping to get the Misfit done so I can get back to the other truck with the CVD's
. Hoping to get the Misfit done so I can get back to the other truck with the CVD'sTwo servo regulators? If that's what you are talking about, I don't see why you couldn't power 2 servos from 1 regulator. Your white / yellow control wire still goes to the receiver from each servo. Power and ground wires go to the regulator with a splitter. However I haven't done it myself. I happen to have one at home nip. I'll try and remember to pop it open and check out the instructions...
Yep, one regulator will work just fine. I was a little off in how I envisioned it working. Basically all it does is take the place of a receiver pack. Solder the red regulator wire to your positive main battery terminal (on the esc side of your connector), solder the negative regulator to the neg batt terminal, then plug the unit into the "batt" port on your ESC. So you are using the main pack as your go juice and receiver pack. Gives you a good constant 6v / 3amp power source to your servos :truck
Specs on that Duratrax esc look good! I too am curious how smooth it is...
...I just always hesitate when the word Duratrax is in the name :ack "120 day Limited Warranty" Wonder what the "Limited" refers to?
kjr2
Old Timer
The name Duratrax is usually a deterrent for me too. I swore I would never buy anything sold by Duratrax after having 2 crappy chargers.
But I think Duratrax has gotten better lately. I know that some of their chargers are rebadged and quite good, and I read that the Intellispeed ESCs are rebadged Novak products. I read that in the Internet so it's probably not even true. But still, I've only read postive things about the Intellispeed ESCs and the specs are great.
It seems like a lot of guys are smoking the Rebel 2 when they use dual high torque servos + lathe motors. I've read a few posts on rccrawler to that effect.
You can get the Moped ESCs from www.rcmart.com but I think they require PayPal too since they are in Hong Kong. Maybe they take credit card I don't know... They are more expensive then eBay though. Shipping is pretty high if I remember right...
Dinball RC on eBay is the same as rcMart.com but rcMart charges more on shipping and sometimes the product price is higher too...
Moped ESCs @ rcMart
But I think Duratrax has gotten better lately. I know that some of their chargers are rebadged and quite good, and I read that the Intellispeed ESCs are rebadged Novak products. I read that in the Internet so it's probably not even true. But still, I've only read postive things about the Intellispeed ESCs and the specs are great.
It seems like a lot of guys are smoking the Rebel 2 when they use dual high torque servos + lathe motors. I've read a few posts on rccrawler to that effect.
You can get the Moped ESCs from www.rcmart.com but I think they require PayPal too since they are in Hong Kong. Maybe they take credit card I don't know... They are more expensive then eBay though. Shipping is pretty high if I remember right...
Dinball RC on eBay is the same as rcMart.com but rcMart charges more on shipping and sometimes the product price is higher too...
Moped ESCs @ rcMart