I was having some issues on the last few runs where the ESC was hitting thermal shutdown of 105C before it reached LVC, I think this has been down to my usual battery which is a Gens Ace Basher 5.2AH 40C pack having a higher resistance than before. For this runs today, i have used 2 Turnigy Heavy Duty 5AH 60C packs.
I also thought I'd try out some 1/8th scale buggy wheels from the Xray for this run, but i didnt really like the handling of the truck with them on. It has miles less control in the air and much less traction on the ground. The narrower stance also meant it flipped over way more than usual.
Spec:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS0hNK19bTM
I broke the front input gear a while ago, so i thought i'd finish it off 2WD in style.
Specs
CPE TVP chassis
SS short wheelbase link kit with Erevo rod ends
MIP drive shafts
SSD Steel Transmission Gears
Axial Machine 14/36 overdrive gears
Hobbywing 3300KV 3652 SL Motor
Hobbywing Max10 60A ESC
16T pinion
56T Spur
SS Steering linkage
Bluebird BLS 2905 Steering Servo
Chinese metal rear axle
Steel tubes in front axle
2S Turnigy Nanotech 5.6AH hardcase 2S2P 50-100C
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gboRNKCMuMc
The second part of my 775 Modding adventure. I have received the stickers from the USA and show how to put the sticker on and so the first test of the modded socket and cpu. I was very nervous, but i booted first time, so i am pleased with the result.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znmv3ZRCtec
Its alive finally!!!! Still got a few bits to finish off, but we now know the engine is working.
Time Stamps:
0:00 Electronic set up
1:16 Press F for Gear Cover
2:29 Steering Servo
2:48 Its Alive!!!!
3:45 Post Fire Up
4:22 The Hanger is in the wrong place
4:40 Excuses for bad tune
5:48 The Low speed needle
7:20 The Steering Servo sucks
7:30 The servo problem is the battery
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgFH_pZ9ZdE
The footage on the ye old Gopro Hero 3 is not the best. I mounted the camera in multiple different places.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SnCjWkokjE