New zzmt build
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redrustbucket
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Re: New zzmt build
Getting closer...
Attached the pinion for the se gearbox. This is where really tiny drill bits come in handy.
Made a bracket to mount to the bottom of the gearbox and hold the motor.
Motor epoxied in. I like to run it while I'm waiting for it to set a bit to ensure proper gear mesh.
Gearbox assy. epoxied on. Once again I run it while gluing to ensure gear mesh. I have video of this as well but it's not very exciting.
Battery mock up.
Gonna be a tight fit. May extend the w/b again just to get some breathing room. I still want to add a bulkhead in the rear btw. the board and motor to mount the springs and the body.
Attached the pinion for the se gearbox. This is where really tiny drill bits come in handy.
Made a bracket to mount to the bottom of the gearbox and hold the motor.
Motor epoxied in. I like to run it while I'm waiting for it to set a bit to ensure proper gear mesh.
Gearbox assy. epoxied on. Once again I run it while gluing to ensure gear mesh. I have video of this as well but it's not very exciting.
Battery mock up.
Gonna be a tight fit. May extend the w/b again just to get some breathing room. I still want to add a bulkhead in the rear btw. the board and motor to mount the springs and the body.
The devil made me do it the first time, the second time I done it on my own...
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Re: New zzmt build
Looking great 
Where did you get the battery? I can't find the any thread with a source for them anymore.
Where did you get the battery? I can't find the any thread with a source for them anymore.The smallest minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities. - Ayn Rand
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Re: New zzmt build
Damn that looks good!
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Re: New zzmt build
Thanks. Got the battery from Plantraco. They're in Canada so it takes a while but they've got free shipping.sidewinder wrote:Looking great
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Thanks, dude.frizzen wrote:Damn that looks good!
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Re: New zzmt build
Cool thanks, I was way too tired to do do a proper search, that saved some frustration.
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Re: New zzmt build
Got some stuff done today.
Managed to mount the pinion to the planetary for the steering. That's 20x reduction there plus the 200:1 it already had. We'll see if it's too slow.
Got some of the electronics wired up.
Was a little scary when I dead shorted the lipo by mistake. It was just for an instant but that thing got scary hot. Should probably change it but I think I'll let it ride.
Also had to build a new driveshaft when it stuck on me during gluing. Other than that it's moving along.
Managed to mount the pinion to the planetary for the steering.
That's 20x reduction there plus the 200:1 it already had. We'll see if it's too slow.Got some of the electronics wired up.
Was a little scary when I dead shorted the lipo by mistake. It was just for an instant but that thing got scary hot. Should probably change it but I think I'll let it ride.
Also had to build a new driveshaft when it stuck on me during gluing. Other than that it's moving along.
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redrustbucket
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Re: New zzmt build
Steering vid is up.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_5TOc1NHM0[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_5TOc1NHM0[/youtube]
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Re: New zzmt build
That's a cool video.
You know, I never thought I'd get to the point that I was entertained by a video of wheels turning.
You know, I never thought I'd get to the point that I was entertained by a video of wheels turning.
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Re: New zzmt build
Yeah, I debated posting it but I wanted to show how slow the steering is. The one of the reduction box, now that's boring.
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redrustbucket
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Re: New zzmt build
This should work good.
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Re: New zzmt build
Under it's own power. 
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaA9K_nW9IQ[/youtube]
Some of the normal issues with torque twist. Usually gets better with use and break in. The rest I tune out with the suspension. I'm really happy with the cog so far. It climbed straight up till the rear tires were touching the wall, so I guess that's pretty good. As long as I can keep the body fairly lightweight, it should perform well.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaA9K_nW9IQ[/youtube]
Some of the normal issues with torque twist. Usually gets better with use and break in. The rest I tune out with the suspension. I'm really happy with the cog so far. It climbed straight up till the rear tires were touching the wall, so I guess that's pretty good. As long as I can keep the body fairly lightweight, it should perform well.
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Re: New zzmt build
Damn dude. 
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Re: New zzmt build
Yeah, I'm stoked. On to the body and suspension now.
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Re: New zzmt build
New shoes 
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redrustbucket
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Re: New zzmt build
Cog is lookin' good. Wheels need more trimming before final gluing.
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