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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD - 10/5/2007 3:51:21 AM   
RCminded


 

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Status: offline 		Thanks for the links Nick,

Is anyone running a droop setup on a wk. How do you set them up?

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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD - 10/5/2007 3:54:49 AM   
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If you are going to all that trouble why dont you use metal gears and go for a lower gear ratio? Either way, it should fit a lot better and look sick! What did you use to make the drawings? And where did you get delrin?


What, you looking to start trouble???? lol I'l give ya trouble if ya want it!!!

I'm looking to create a smaller package using gears from the oem tranny since it is a WK based tuber, I wanna keep as much WK as I can. Besides, I wanna see if I can do it!! I have a couple CNC's at my disposal and since my job title includes Technical Supervisor I can "test" new programs and technics lol mmuuaaahhhaahhaa!!!

Oh btw I ca get Delrine sheets, rod, and tube locally at a plastics shop..

And I use AutoCAD 2007,, and go directly to machine code with our proprietary add-on for AutoCAD. Maybe I will post the code for the tranny if I remember to save it to my thumbdrive!!

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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD - 10/11/2007 12:59:07 AM   
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Status: offline 		hi guys
well we went climbing last sunday truck really took a beating but the wk and the new set of wheels that dogman said to use really work out great thanks dogman ,they climb good on rock and hard drit with small rocks ,i would like to get a better set of shocks i blew one on some bad falls and the rods kept pulling out of the plactic rods that goes from the frame to the axles i aslo would like to move the battery to the front how can i do this,plactic ties to the rods in front? anyways i fogot the camara so no picture until next week thanks rye

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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD - 10/16/2007 2:07:57 AM   
draulics



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Status: offline 		they all look sweet . this is min all stock . i got more plan for it down the road

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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD - 10/17/2007 12:15:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		has anyone had problems with the tranny i havent just wondering if there are any faults with it

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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD - 10/17/2007 4:06:15 AM   
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Yes many people have had problems with the transmision "clicking" when the two spring loaded gears inside slip past eack other as the tranny is loaded heavily. I would guess that this was designed in to facilitate reverse to forward wheelies, and due to the fact that a traditional slipper would slip to much this featuture was designed in. You can look at the parts breakdown in the instructions to see what I am talking about. I like you have had no trouble and from what I have read it only occurs under a high load, most people who have had trouble are using them as hopped up higher speed bashers or as larger wheelbase(15-17+ inches) are the majority of the people though some others had the same problem.

Back to my project status I finally got around to finishing the links and axle plates tonight and got in all mounted up. I also got the brushless motor I mentioned mounted and wired. Unfortunately I miss-calculated and now have a 13 inch wheel base ,oops. also I lost one of my stub axles , the damndest thing is I just saw it like 2 hours ago. Maybe I will find it tommorow when I shorten those links. Well one step closer I guess.

To Do:
Mount shocks
Complete tube chassis(cab)
Setup steering servo mount and linkage
Lock rear steer
Mount up electronics
Make body panels

Most of the had stuff is out of the way, here are some new pics.



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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD - 10/17/2007 4:14:07 AM   
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Status: offline 		I almost forgot I waterproofed my servo and esc. I used Dielectric grease for the servo and plasti-dip for my esc.

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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD - 10/17/2007 3:34:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		Your ESC looks like a Mamba 25............it was waterproof from the factory

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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD - 10/17/2007 7:37:53 PM   
RCminded


 

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Status: offline 		Whoa Whoa Whoa! Since when is it water proof. I would think that that would be advertised or stated somewhere I just checked Castles web site Horizon and Tower, none make any mention of it being waterproof. Further more I was recently running one of my boats and flipped it, the boat filled with water and when it returned to shore the esc was no longer working.

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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD - 10/17/2007 8:24:00 PM   
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Status: offline 		Well I just saw the video with the mamba underwater. However I assure you that that one of mine was fried by water when in use in my boat. There was no other reason for it to fry I did not over-amp it or anything and it was not the motor or RX. I replaced only the ESC and every thing works again. I agree that there is a positive case out there for it being waterproof. But I assure you all I fried mine in this manner.

Whatever I still feel more comfortable with a extra layer of protection.

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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD - 10/17/2007 8:29:57 PM   
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ORIGINAL: RCminded

Whatever I still feel more comfortable with a extra layer of protection.



That's the only thing that matters!! I am curious to see how the plastic-dip holds up, I would think a liquid silicone would be more suitable(Flexable, Heat restistant ect..)

Great job!!

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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD - 10/19/2007 1:01:15 AM   
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Status: offline 		Yeah well I am not really impressed with it so far it has kind of peeled back from the silicone wires . But it seems to be tough. The other problem is heat. I have always had problems with these overheating on me when I use large servos. I had this in a micro rs4 prior. I powered it up once so far and it got really hot really fast. I guess with the coating it keeps out all the air and therfore all the cooling. As far as the dip goes I saw another guy use it on a forum and he said it worked well so iIdecided to give it a shot. I will keep you posted. I also was not aware that a liquid silicone exsited that would be apropriate, I only can think of silicone caulk which is way to thick to be workable unless you could thin it, but with what? What kind of silicone are you talking about and where can I get some? I am willing to try anything and I have many more aplications, plus like I said I am not to thrilled with the dip's performance so far.



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RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD - 10/19/2007 2:11:07 AM   
The Real Dogman



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Status: offline 		Try this vendor, they several different types

Liquid Rubber and Mold Rubber By Smooth-on

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