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Forum: Radio and Electronics
06-26-2018, 08:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 908
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

My advice is to think through very clearly what...

My advice is to think through very clearly what you want to do with the car. If you are wanting him to get into racing, then go to the track you will race at and have him drive your old car around...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
06-25-2018, 05:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,270
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

I went through a spell of getting really wild...

I went through a spell of getting really wild results similar to this and the root cause was I didn't have the Dyno secured to my work bench rigidly enough. Clamps won't do it, nor will having a pit...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
06-09-2018, 09:29 PM
Replies: 610
Views: 161,873
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

There is nothing special about a 4wd short course...

There is nothing special about a 4wd short course truck that makes it incompatible with a mild 540 motor. With proper gearing, a 4wd SC would run just fine with a 2 pole 540 motor. It just wouldn't...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
05-25-2018, 05:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,771
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

Just curious, did you get a chance to test out...

Just curious, did you get a chance to test out the new setup?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-22-2018, 09:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,188
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

When an eighth scale is running well, there is...

When an eighth scale is running well, there is nothing like it. When it isn't running well, it is miserable and expensive, because everything you throw at it to make it good again is so pricey. I...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-18-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3,631
Views: 950,306
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

In the latest iterations of the MP9, have there...

In the latest iterations of the MP9, have there been any improvements to the durability of the front A arms? I have a pair of MP9's that are both electric and I've always had a bad time keeping...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-15-2018, 11:40 AM
Replies: 28,810
Views: 5,716,533
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

I think a piece of the RM/MM discussion that gets...

I think a piece of the RM/MM discussion that gets overlooked a lot is how the batteries have changed. For 17.5T racing, I can run a 3600 mAh lipo that weighs a third of what the nicad packs these...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
05-08-2018, 02:55 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 322,298
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

I just opened the box on my new Futaba 7PX. How...

I just opened the box on my new Futaba 7PX. How does the battery life do with just the 4 AA alkaline batteries? Can you make it through a few club races on a set of 4?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-02-2018, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,269
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

One can set up the same drivetrain performance...

One can set up the same drivetrain performance with 6cell and 4 cell batteries in the drivetrain. The key is picking the correct wind of motor to match the selected battery voltage. Where the...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
05-01-2018, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 808
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

I would start with a basic computer radio with at...

I would start with a basic computer radio with at least 4 channels and mixing. Worst case scenario then is three ESC's, all tied to the throttle. I believe that is doable through mixing. Something...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
05-01-2018, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 808
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

With brushed motors, there should be...

With brushed motors, there should be straightforward ways to accomplish what you are after.

https://www.rcsparks.com/forum/threads/3-motors-1-esc.39199/

​​​​​​Are the motors themselves the...
Forum: Oval, Larger Scales and More
05-01-2018, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 900
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

Maybe we are over thinking this. Take a look at...

Maybe we are over thinking this. Take a look at the motors and gearboxes in ride on powerwheels toys. Those easily handle 100 pounds, and are cheap and brushed.
Forum: Oval, Larger Scales and More
04-29-2018, 07:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 900
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

What are you thinking transmission wise? Gearing...

What are you thinking transmission wise? Gearing will be critical. With the right gearing, I see no reason an 1/8th scale power system wouldn't work. I think you might be surprised how fast 20 mph...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
04-27-2018, 07:09 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,771
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

I didn't realize he had already bought them when...

I didn't realize he had already bought them when I made the suggestion. The ESC could handle them fine, but they are larger and heavier than what he needs. The car will likely be faster with the...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
04-25-2018, 06:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,771
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

I googled your ESC, and it looks like you need a...

I googled your ESC, and it looks like you need a special USB adapter and programming cable to change settings on this ESC. Do you have that?

Also, what type of connectors and balance connector is...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
04-25-2018, 06:30 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,771
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

Do some googling on lipo cutoff settings, and...

Do some googling on lipo cutoff settings, and make sure your ESC has a lipo cutoff capability integrated into it. When you switch from running nimh to lipo, you will need to tell the speed control...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
04-24-2018, 06:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,771
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

Good for you on taking the plunge. The great...

Good for you on taking the plunge. The great thing about the hobby is you can move along at the pace you choose.

I don't know much about onroad, but the 8000 mAh battery is probably overkill. ...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-23-2018, 09:45 AM
Replies: 28,810
Views: 5,716,533
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

I am running the 3 gear stand up transmission. I...

I am running the 3 gear stand up transmission. I was primarily concerned with weight and inertia, so I'm also running a spool in place of the slipper.

I've been googling for this 2015 world's...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-22-2018, 08:38 PM
Replies: 28,810
Views: 5,716,533
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

I've recently changed home tracks with my B5m,...

I've recently changed home tracks with my B5m, and have set it up for 17.5 racing. I've got it to min weight. My new track is super high bite clay. Everyone is running slicks, which is totally...
Forum: Micro and Mini Scales
04-22-2018, 08:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,768
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

This is fantastic, thanks for sharing. I've...

This is fantastic, thanks for sharing. I've thought about doing something similar, but decided to focus on FDM 3D printed slot cars. If you want to do custom tires, it isn't too hard. You can 3D...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
04-22-2018, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,152
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

I race Dirt Oval in the summer and off road...

I race Dirt Oval in the summer and off road indoor in the winter. 1/10th buggy for indoor and SC based classes for dirt oval. I have some 1/8th buggy chassis laying around that I'm contemplating...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
04-22-2018, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,152
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

Castle sells an adapter for this purpose,...

Castle sells an adapter for this purpose, communication with sbus. http://www.castlecreations.com/en/telemetry-link-for-sbus2-010-0152-00

It is confusing because they also sell one for spektrum,...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
04-22-2018, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,152
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

Is anyone running the Castle Creations telemetry...

Is anyone running the Castle Creations telemetry with a Futaba or Spektrum radio and happy with it?
I can't seem to find a conclusive answer about if the DX6R can actually "log" telemetry data.
Forum: Radio and Electronics
04-21-2018, 09:02 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,771
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

Another piece of advice on the lipos is to get...

Another piece of advice on the lipos is to get into your speed control settings and bump up the lipo cutoff voltage. The default is usually between 2.8 and 3.0 volts per cell. I'd bump that up to...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
04-21-2018, 08:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,771
Posted By cdub_OffRoad

I find it funny that when you read threads about...

I find it funny that when you read threads about Dyno tuning on here, the peanut gallery jumps all over you because, "the Dyno doesn't tell you what will happen in the track" and "power on the Dyno...
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