RE: Tips for Smartech Magic Wheel
out? not sure what you mean. The primer is still in the tank. I ran the truck today and everything seemed to be running fine. I just did a little carb adjustment. I do notice that I don't have much compression when I start cranking over the engine when cold, but when it heats up, there's good compression. Any thoughts. BTW, I am new to Nitro and MTs, so bare with me cause I'll have questions. Thanks for replying.
Posted on: 5/3/2005 10:33 PM by Author "scuba_steve" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2940497

RE: If the clutch starts skiping, is it shot, or do I just have to adjust it?
never mind, the motor mount screws loosened up and Ihad to adjust the spur gear.
Posted on: 5/2/2005 10:18 PM by Author "scuba_steve" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2936965

RE: Tips for Smartech Magic Wheel
Jaymagic, did you seal the primer pump? I think I am goin to have to seal it. I don't seem to be getting enough fuel and the engine just doesn't have the top end it used to. I need to upgrade the pipe as well.
Posted on: 5/2/2005 10:06 PM by Author "scuba_steve" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2936921

If the clutch starts skiping, is it shot, or do I just have to adjust it?
np
Posted on: 5/1/2005 1:56 PM by Author "scuba_steve" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2932208

MT bogs down when opened up
Just got down breaking in my truck and now when I finally get to open her up, the engines bogs down and I can't get top speed. What should I do?
Posted on: 4/30/2005 12:21 PM by Author "scuba_steve" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2929249

newbie question regarding spinning wheels.
So Iam close to getting my new MT broke in. My question is, why do the wheels spin fast when the truck is up on blocks? Are the wheels always supposed to be engaged, even when the truck should be at idle? thanks
Posted on: 4/23/2005 10:57 AM by Author "scuba_steve" in the forum "RC Monster Trucks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2904581

RE: 69 charger body on Revo.......?
where on ebay did you find it?
Posted on: 4/18/2005 10:48 PM by Author "scuba_steve" in the forum "Traxxas Monster Truck forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2890129

Cd-rom motor source
My previous post was deleted, so I must make it clear that this isn't an advertisement[:-]... I have found an asian manufacturer for our cd-rom motors that quite a few of us have been looking for. If you want more info, PM me. the manuf quoted me $4+shipping per unit. I guess I have to specify that i don't profit from this - in fact, it has actually consumed quite a bit of my time... You try and give something back to fellow modellers who help you out on a regular basis, and waht do they do? delete your post and threaten to disable your account... can u say rcgroups.com? bitter much?
Posted on: 3/5/2004 8:35 AM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1592729

$4 cd-rom motors? More info...
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_1592635/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#1592635
Posted on: 3/5/2004 7:45 AM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Electric Indoor & Micro RC Flight"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1592643

RE: buying armatures, rotors, cans, & whatnot SEPARATELY
well hello there mr. bump...[sm=drowning.gif]
Posted on: 11/26/2003 6:42 PM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1308500

buying armatures, rotors, cans, & whatnot SEPARATELY
any of you folks know where i can purchase/obtain cans, armatures, & rotors SEPARATELY to build my own motors? may sound like a dumb question, but i'm tired of ripping apart harddrives & cdroms:)
Posted on: 11/26/2003 2:03 PM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1307866

Where can I buy spare motor parts?
Lookin' for various armatures, rotors, cans, etc.. for those of us who like to build our own custom motors. Any help, fellas? Frustrating... Can't seem to find anything under, oh, say 50 lb. industrial motors............
Posted on: 11/26/2003 1:27 PM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1307796

hmm
that seems exactly how to do it, but what type of wire can i use that will maintain a specific bent shape even when heated? and its gonna have to be pretty stiff... also since i've never used a hot wire cutter :) i have no idea what temp to use. :drowning:
Posted on: 1/24/2003 2:31 PM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=502970

hm
I just gotta get an idea of SCALE now... i think whats gonna determine that is gonna be prop size. anyone know where i can find some 3-5 bladed props (both push AND pull)? i'm guessing i'll go with a 12 inch set of props & a .46 engine. open to suggestions. :drowning:
Posted on: 1/24/2003 1:23 PM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=503021

hm
yeah i know SOMEONE has done it... just a matter of how. it shouldnt require more than just the right type of wire. i'd probably have to do multiple passes, each time with a different segment of the cross-section.
Posted on: 1/24/2003 12:49 PM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=502968

well
i'm sure those that designed the cypher knew what they were doing, but i just see problems with it. first of all, i dont think thrust vectoring is necessary. and as for my CoG-shift steering, i'm not just adding dead weight. the engine is going to be off center next to the gearbox, so i going to HAVE to use some weight to balance the craft. why not use that extra weight to steer it? also, i know the hardware mounted ABOVE the cypher is so it can peek in windows, over walls, etc... but i'm not worried about people spotting my 'thing'. it'd be a lot more stable to mount all the extraneous hardware BELOW the CoG, just like a cessna. followin' me? And i'm not sure why you say that there will still be spin. as long as the 2 secondary gears are the exact same, and the props are the exact same, the outputted torque will cancel itself out. i HAVE considered integrating some sort of thrust vectoring for forward motion, but i'm trying to keep this as simple as possible. well, the first model anyway... :drowning: ss
Posted on: 1/24/2003 12:39 PM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=503019

details...
. please advise. curious to hear opinions. :drowning: scuba
Posted on: 1/24/2003 3:53 AM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=503016

Large foam blocks
Where can i get large quality foam blocks to cut via hotwire? I'm in need of somethin' around 18" x 18" x 10" minimum... suggestions? :drowning: scuba
Posted on: 1/23/2003 8:24 PM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=503695

yeah you're probably right -- here you go...
; could you let me know so i can start working again...? thx :drowning: scuba
Posted on: 1/23/2003 7:18 PM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=503014

Cross-section of a circular fan-in-wing design
the height of the x-section. please advise. :drowning: scuba
Posted on: 1/23/2003 3:05 PM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=503012

Foam cutting of irregular shapes? Please advise...
: scuba Oh yeah, the left side of the image is the INNER part of the circular body.
Posted on: 1/23/2003 2:30 PM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=502963

Foam cutting of irregular shapes? Please advise...
: scuba
Posted on: 1/23/2003 2:15 PM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=502955

gearbox
Awesome. Been trying to find someone to do this for a while now. Let me find a place where I can obtain the right size spiral-bevel gears (unless you have a stock of them :idea: ) and i'll get some plans drawn up. Thanks again...
Posted on: 1/23/2003 2:03 PM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=501165

Those who have quasi-machine shops...
... ANYWAY, thanks guys. Scuba Steve
Posted on: 1/22/2003 7:11 PM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=501163

Custom-built gearbox?
Have any of you guys have to get a gearbox custom built before or know of a place with a wide assortment of gearboxes? Anyone with knowledge on gears and mech. engineering, I'm trying to obtain the following: What i need is a gearbox similar to a right angle spiral bevel gearbox, except instead of just turning the rotor 90 degrees via 2 spiral-bevel gears, I need it to use 3 spiral-bevel gears to turn 2 seperate rotors in opposite directions... see the pic. It's for a UAV i'm going to build... gonna look more like a UFO though I think. I've already emailed a few machine shops, but if any of you guys could help, I'd appreciate it... you've been doing this stuff A LOT LONGER THAN I HAVE.
Posted on: 12/24/2002 7:34 PM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=437258

um... there are no dumb questions right?
Can someone break down for me barney-style the different kinds of planes? Whats this funfly and 3d plane mumbojumbo?
Posted on: 8/7/2002 11:09 PM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=221991

First Plane
hmm after all this i just decided to go from the Tower 40 trainer to your superstar...
Posted on: 8/7/2002 4:01 PM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=209516

AND nobody has answered any of the questions in my original post...
so if you can, please do! :confused:
Posted on: 8/7/2002 3:16 PM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=221391

one problem with that...
And that is that where I live, there are no clubs. There are no instructors. There are no planes. Hard to believe? Well, one assumption has to be made -- i'm going to have to teach myself to fly. I am prepared for crash after crash, but thats why i'm starting out with a trainer that can take a beating. What did you folks think of the solar power/dynamo ideas? Anyone ever tried it? Also, after I build and learn to fly the trainer, i'm going to begin scratch-building. I know its a huge jump, but i'm stubborn and one of the types of people who learn from doing, not by seeing. Is there a Scratch building (especially Foam) For Dummies tutorial/site out there? I'm confident I'll catch on quick -- just need some encouraging words and advice...
Posted on: 8/7/2002 3:06 PM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=221390

Advice from the pros...?
, so lemme know what ya think. Scuba Steve :D
Posted on: 8/7/2002 11:53 AM by Author "Scuba Steve" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=221387