RE: The Official Losi Desert Truck Thread!
Definetly get the steel idler for the brushless power, i was killing the plastic ones with my mamba 5700 motor on jumps and landings on the throttle.
Posted on: 6/10/2009 10:49 AM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Pitch on the nitro volcano transmission?
Thanks for the info[8D]
Posted on: 4/27/2009 11:01 AM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8719091

RE: The Official Losi Desert Truck Thread!
Thanks those look good, any idea on better rod ends for these?
Posted on: 4/25/2009 9:49 AM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8713908

RE: The Official Losi Desert Truck Thread!
Ok guys, i am looking for some better turnbuckles for my dt, the upper front ones specially keep getting all bent at any small crash, who has any experience with another brand and were do you recommned buying them?
Posted on: 4/24/2009 8:12 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Pitch on the nitro volcano transmission?
right now i have no idea, but i am leaning to a feigao/mmm or the castle motor/mmm combo.
Posted on: 4/23/2009 7:23 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Pitch on the nitro volcano transmission?
Not sure about that Nick, i have 32 pitch and they don't mesh right with the spur, i heard someone tell me they were mod 1? [IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/cartronicshn/Nitro%20to%20EP%20conversion/DSC04240.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/cartronicshn/Nitro%20to%20EP%20conversion/DSC04239.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/cartronicshn/Nitro%20to%20EP%20conversion/DSC04238.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 4/22/2009 3:06 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8705631

Pitch on the nitro volcano transmission?
Hey guys i am doing an electric conversion on one of my volcano's, i was hoping to use the stock drivetrain and match it to an electric motor, question is what pitch is the main input gear on the nitro tranny?
Posted on: 4/22/2009 11:58 AM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: The Official Losi Desert Truck Thread!
Don't get me wrong, i own at least 4 redcats, for the money they are great entry level cars, just pointing out that you would get more feedback on the redcat forum.
Posted on: 4/16/2009 11:40 AM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8686777

RE: The Official Losi Desert Truck Thread!
[quote]ORIGINAL: mini 14 My Vortex epx pro 1/10 brushless will arrive day after tomarrow (Thursday) I liked the Losi but it was 2wd and not brushless. I was wondering if anyone had Input on this desert truck. I like Redcat and It comes with dean plugs, so I can use my Dtx 4600 nimh batteries from my SuperVee27 I'm new at this but I have to go electric as where I live thats all thats allowed. any Input would be helpful, Thanks in advance. [/quote] I think you would be better off asking that question on the redcat support forum, the vortex looks like a slash copy, imho it should handle great with 4wd.
Posted on: 4/15/2009 8:45 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Redcat "rockslide" crawler
Any new feedback on these crawlers?
Posted on: 3/28/2009 8:09 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8626837

RE: The Official Losi Desert Truck Thread!
[quote]ORIGINAL: OGsandman So I went on the losi parts wasrehouse and did a search for xxx-t idler ...added to kart...then did a search for LDT ider...added to kart... sure enough I have 2 of the same item in cart... So I guess the ider from RR should fit [/quote] Good to know, hopefully they come out soon[8D]
Posted on: 3/2/2009 7:48 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The Official Losi Desert Truck Thread!
So, any updates on internal metal gears for the DT?
Posted on: 2/28/2009 3:10 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8528547

RE: The Official Losi Desert Truck Thread!
[quote]ORIGINAL: SquireSCA THe only downside to the DT that I can see is that it breaks fairly easy. The front bumper is not very sturdy, so a decent hit will not protect the steering arms and stuff from getting bent. But it handles really well, it flies through the air amazingly well, totally balanced, and now that Robinson Racing is putting out a steel idler gear and diff, the DT will finally be able to truly handle brushless power. Many people run brushless, but the plastic idler gear is really easy to strip, so you have to take it easy. Now we will be able to thrash it all we want. [/quote] Any updates/news on the Robinson gears? i was at their site and didn't see any mention on them.
Posted on: 2/16/2009 11:52 AM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The Official Losi Desert Truck Thread!
Will do[8D]
Posted on: 1/2/2009 8:52 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8311160

RE: The Official Losi Desert Truck Thread!
Well i do have 2s packs, a bunch 6,7 and 8 cell nimh form maxmps mostly, my lipo are elite packs, and i also thought that the 5700kv was rated for a 3s? i have a couple lower kv motors 3300kv.
Posted on: 1/2/2009 8:42 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The Official Losi Desert Truck Thread!
I only used my truck for bashing once in a while, i have tried to radar it, and i have onlt been able to clock it at 44 mph before it became airborne and backflipped every single time, i guess i will take your advice and gear down so i can drive it more than a couple of times before things start melting in there[:D]
Posted on: 1/2/2009 8:18 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8311006

RE: The Official Losi Desert Truck Thread!
[quote]ORIGINAL: powerslider Well you know now that your slipper was too loose, replace the slipper rings and the spur gear then adjust it so it only slips for a couple of feet on hard acceleration from a stop. What gearing are you running? Have you stripped the idler gear yet in the trans? 3s is go to be hard on the drivetrain, 2s would be better for bashing.... [/quote] Thanks for the reply, i was hoping for info on better stuff then stock, i was geared 88t, 84t spur gears respectively on 21t pinion, on the idler question, i have stripped 2 already doing some jumping, but i had some spares for it already, i guess i was looking for metal gears and better slipped pads.
Posted on: 1/2/2009 7:54 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: The Official Losi Desert Truck Thread!
Ok guys sorry , i re-read my post and it said slash[:(](i also own one), i meant my DT, so please any help would be great.
Posted on: 1/2/2009 7:23 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8310819

RE: The Official Losi Desert Truck Thread!
Hey guys i need a little help here, i have been running a mamba max /5700kv /3s lipo combo on my Losi DT, i left the slipper a little loose so it doesn't wheely to much on take off, the problem is that i chewed up spur gears and i wasn't sure what was happenning, it turns out the whole slipper assembly was getting real hot, it apparently it started melting the center of the spur were it slides on the spur shaft, and it made the spur gear wobble and then stripped the gear, so my question is, should i just tighten the slipper all the way down or are there any better(read stronger) parts out there, slipper pads, spur, etc.
Posted on: 1/2/2009 7:22 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8310613

RE: Rockslide Crawler Prototype video
Do you have any prototypes at hand? i will gladly test one.
Posted on: 11/1/2008 6:13 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8105415

RE: Redcat "rockslide" crawler
Any updates of when they will be in stock? any pics of the demos? any info or input so i can pass it on to the crawling community?
Posted on: 10/25/2008 5:48 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8084131

RE: Redcat "rockslide" crawler
Yup, ive seen all the pics and vids of what's coming for RR, but the rockslide is the one scheduled to be sold to us by next month.
Posted on: 10/21/2008 9:39 AM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8069738

Help getting acoms 4ch fm 40mhz receivers
I am looking for any info where i can get some acoms fm 40 mhz 4 ch receivers or any 4ch 40 mhz receivers that will work with my acoms hayabusha fm radio.
Posted on: 10/20/2008 11:52 AM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8066409

RE: Volcano EPX brushless battery
[quote]ORIGINAL: Redcat_Mike we dont recommend anything higher than 8.4 volts. [/quote] This is for the brushless esc and the 3300kv motor? just curious as i have had this setup since you guys first got them, and the only specs i could find were for the motor and they said something about taking up to 18 volts, so a 3s would be to much for the esc? also is there a programming sequence for lipo cutoff on the esc?
Posted on: 10/19/2008 12:18 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8063304

Redcat "rockslide" crawler
I think it's cool redcat is getting in on the crawling world, it's the biggest expanding segment of the hobby right now, i currently own around 12 crawlers, from 1.9, 2.2 and super categories, i hope you guys have done the appropiate research to make this first truck a hit in the crawling community, if you guys need any help i hope i can be of assistance[8D], i can also be a tester if you guys need one[;)].
Posted on: 10/18/2008 7:28 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8061457

RE: Just installed new motor
What esc? try reprograming it.
Posted on: 1/29/2008 1:54 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6990468

RE: Lightning EPX, 1/10 th On Road Electric. Not functioning.
also check for the plugs that go into the receiver from the servo and esc, if they were put in backwards buy accident the same thing can happen.
Posted on: 1/18/2008 11:59 AM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6927973

RE: Just installed the Brushless in the Pede and............Need help!
What ehroof said^^ ??, just slide out the banana plugs or whatever they are called[:D], and switch 2 wires.
Posted on: 1/17/2008 10:04 AM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6921461

RE: Just installed the Brushless in the Pede and............Need help!
[X(] i can't beleive this is still going on, if the car is faster in reverse than forward and you also have a delay going into forward, i am almost positive that the motor is wired backwards, just swap two wires on the motor and throw the reverse servo switch into normal.
Posted on: 1/16/2008 6:14 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6918460

RE: Redcat Brushless system setup help
So i finally decided to test my bl system on my rusty, i strapped to maxamps 7.2v 4.4mah batt packs on the rusty, that's 14.4v[X(], and we clocked it before we ran out of room at 53mph[:D], pretty sure with more room and a 76t spur and 32t pinion i can get to mid 60's, i was running 86t spur and a 23t pinion, i will try to get a video with a good speed pass., so far i love this system[:D]
Posted on: 1/12/2008 4:40 PM by Author "cartronicshn" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6896120