Bit Monster Truck

Karl · Post by **Karl** » Sun Jan 02, 2005 10:20 am

Hey,

Does anyone know a link that describes how to convert a bit into some type of monster truck?
And does anyone know a online shop where I can by springs for my bit, bigger tires, motors, fets ect?

Cheers for any replies,
Karl

backdrift · Post by **backdrift** » Sun Jan 02, 2005 11:10 am

you should pm betty k.

Post by **CaboWabo** » Sun Jan 02, 2005 11:51 am

betty has written a multi-part tutorial on how he made his own monster bits.
http://bitpimps.lixlink.com/pages/articles/index.php

backdrift · Post by **backdrift** » Sun Jan 02, 2005 12:31 pm

o damn, cabo wins

betty.k · Post by **betty.k** » Sun Jan 02, 2005 6:03 pm

just remember, that's just one way of making a monster, not the only way! good luck with it all

micromatch · Post by **micromatch** » Sun Jan 02, 2005 7:54 pm

you could do it the that way or you could buy a zipzap monster truck from radioshack

MIcro

Karl · Post by **Karl** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 10:47 am

Thanks everyone!

Betty, I have found your articles extreemley helpfull & im just about to join the steering section of the bit to the motor housing. But how do I re-connect the steering wires to the PCB when im ready to do that?

Cheers,
Karl

stagg · Post by **stagg** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 2:35 pm

you solder them.

Karl · Post by **Karl** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 2:49 pm

But does that mean I need a soldering iorn where I can adjust the temp? Because I've heard soldering iorns melt the wire? Mines just a normal electric one, no temp setting. I suppose I could turn it on, and turn it off to let it cool down to the temp I want.

Cheers,
Karl

Finks · Post by **Finks** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 2:52 pm

I would just drop a bit in there and then put the stearing wire in. This way it avoids contact to the iron. Also fold up the end once or twice to make it a bit thicker.

betty.k · Post by **betty.k** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 11:07 pm

i use a cheapy non adjustable soldering iron, never had a problem. just make sure it has a fine tip. if not, file it down to more of a point.

stampede_dude · Post by **stampede_dude** » Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:30 am

heh, i have an adjustable temp one. you cant make them not heat up. ive found taht mine is just how slow it heats up, you cant keep it at the same rate forever.