Started with some basics, redcat spools, metal driveshafts but then I snapped both axles going off too high of a drop so decided to go full build.
Started out AWS by rewiring rear servo and used Y harness but ended up blowing steering on receiver so installed spectrum 5 channel and dynamite ESC. I got the programmable spectrum remote to be able to switch steering modes.
Redcat Portal Axles
Servo on axle mounts
Started out AWS by rewiring rear servo and used Y harness but ended up blowing steering on receiver so installed spectrum 5 channel and dynamite ESC. I got the programmable spectrum remote to be able to switch steering modes.
Redcat Portal Axles
Servo on axle mounts
Base |
1/18 Temper 4WD Gen 2 Brushed RTR ECX01015 (Blue) |
Battery |
Venom Pro Duo LiPo Battery Charger 80W X2 7A |
Venom Fly 30C 2S 1300mAh 7.4V LiPo Battery with UNI 2.0 Plug |
Charger handles balance charge/discharge; Battery fits under hood on top of factory location |
Venom LiPo Alarm used prior to LiPo ESC Upgrade |
Electronics |
Spektrum DX5C Smart 5CH DSMR TX Only (SPMR5115) |
Spektrum SR515 DSMR 5CH Receiver (SPMSR515) |
Dynamite WP 60A FWD/REV Brushed ESC (DYNS2210) |
Programming transmitter required for AWS configuration; Receiver/ECS fit well in factory location |
Wheel/Tire |
INJORA 1.9 Beadlock Wheels Rims for 1/10 RC 4Pcs/Set, Aluminum Alloy (Black/Silver) |
Hobbypark 4pcs 1.9 Inch 120mm RC Crawler Tires Foam Inserts |
Solder wrapped around wheels secured with electrical tape wrap |
Shocks |
RCLions 4pcs RC Shock Absorber Damper Internal Spring for 1/10 RC (90mm) |
Inverted installation; Lightest Springs cut in half installed on each side of shaft diaphragm; 30W oil half filled |
Steering |
2X DS3218 Digital RC Servo Motor 20KG High Torque Full Metal Gear Waterproof 270° |
2X Metal Servo on Axle V1.1 for Redcat Portals in Matte Black Steel (Shapeways) |
Custom steering arms using portal kit components; long lead time on Shapeways servo mount |
Driveshaft |
2pcs Stainless Universal Drive Shaft for 1/10 RC SCX10 D90 TRX-4 (88-115mm) |
Required minor trimming of transmission housing; Best of 3 different driveshafts tried |
Axles |
2X Redcat Portal Axle Upgrade Kit NOT ASSEMBLED - Beta Testers (eBay) |
Used only front axles, very time intensive assembly; 100K fluid in differential and portal ends; replaced all 4-Link rod ends; Portal geared down 50% wheel speed |
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