turbofan
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XV-02RS is good value, but check also TT02SR as it's has many upgrades (hex, bearings, oil dumpers, adjustable links ect) and is significantly cheaper than XV-02RS
bashing (and rc in general) goes hand in hand with repairs and buying spare parts, so make sure what ever you choose to take in consideration easy access to cheep and in stock parts
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24 minutes ago, VagabondStarJXF said:
Thanks for the advise on lighting. I've been looking at the umbrellas but I'm a bit unsure about how I can place them in my room as space is a premium....
Yes, both take up space, in case you want to invest some money, a good alternative to both, is a Led Panel or Led matt, it overs nice even soft light and it takes almost no space (but it costs a lot...)
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I could only advise on the lighting, as for me it's the most important aspect of filming (way more important that a camera etc)
make sure you diffuse the light, it could be a softbox or umbrella, this will make everything easier (no hotspots) , even exposure and a more pro result
also make sure all your light sources are the same color temperature (Kelvin), it's easier to get two new Led bulbs that have the same K rating (warm 3000, Daylight 4500 to 5500 or cool 6000 and above) and set the value to the cameras, this way you will avoid yellowish or bluish tints in your footage
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15 hours ago, BuggyDad said:
1. I get the impression these are (or at least were) right up there as far as hobbyist printers go, but are they still a wise entry point or has the world moved on too much?
I own the same printer, works very well, it's upgradable to the latest model, you can make an enclosure and be able to print more demanding materials as well, but right of the box it's very capable and very reliable, also very good support from prussa. make sure the one you are getting doesn't have millions of hours on it, some parts like rails and bearing wear over time
2. I am competent enough with IT but not really more than that and not "into it" as such - I would lose patience/interest in an endless loop of IT problems, so is the printer side of things relatively foolproof in this regard or firmly "geek only" territory? I'd still like my time to be spent designing stuff rather than mainly soaked up trying to work out how to print it right, if that makes sense.
3d printing requires some learning, and occasional tinkering, also you need to learn how various materials behave and their requirements, it's not rocket science but it's not like pressing a button and everything runs smoothly, be prepared to dedicate some time
3. Are there any filaments and settings that can make running strength parts or somewhere near?
I use ABS and PETG for functional parts (also for RC) they have good material properties, they have also limitations, much depends on the actual parts and the forces that will be subjected to (also the axis of these forces), but generally speaking they a quite strong, and if they break guess what, you can print more, or even experiment with various iterations to find the right one
4. If you own a printer have you tended to find you use it a lot or has yours turned out to be a white elephant? Obviously this depends on the person but thoughts /stories would be interesting? I am not certain that owning a printer is for me.
that has to do more with your expectations, but I would think of it as a hobby, like rc cars, you can just have fun ore you can try and be a pro, it all depends on what you want and how mush you are willing to invest on it (time, money etc)
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this prototype made a difference but not sure it's much, the main issue is that these posts are very soft, it's now 26mm high, so ether has to be taller or maybe Pylon80's approach is more mechanically sound as it cross braces this soft post more securely
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will be making some of these, in case you wana try it message me
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if you can accurately measure the distance between the center of each post and the thickness of a post, I would like to give it a try and 3d print one for you
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not sure if this helps you, but for paint to stick to ABS It usually needs a primer or it has to be ABS specific paint
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the good think with rubber cement it that stays "rubbery" compered to others that might crystalize and be brittle
this is useful in case for example it's used to momentarily secure a nut before it's bolted in to position, a the nut has a wiggle room for the first turns of the screw, also having something that is not brittle is good in the presence of gears etc, coz the "rubbery" nature of the rubber cement will probably be more "gentile" if it falls apart and finds it's way to a gear.
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6 hours ago, FuzzyFlynn said:
Nice and clean prototype! I do not want to ruin the fun you are having, but you are aware of this?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/266019144440
Judging by the custom shock tower you might be or this is also a creation of yours?
yes of course, embiracing makes great carbon parts, in case ones prefers a carbon upper deck his proposal it's the way to go, I wanted to offer a more simple way to have direct steering (attach points) that can be easily done and reverted back (without having to open the diff case and remove the alu parts) while being also more affordable (here is mine https://www.ebay.de/itm/326045419639)
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from any hardware store, it's nothing special really, got it from Leroy Merlin
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being using this, general purpose rubber cement, when ever Tamiya instructions say to use it , nothing fancy, worked well for me
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wasn't convinced with the steering arrangement of the XV02, too many parts and somewhat delicate, so a 3d printed an upper deck to relocate the servo in the center
after some protype iterations, it now fits perfect and works smooth
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thanks @chris.alex will also try it and update here
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has any one tried the 39mm Drive Shafts (Tamiya part number #53505 or OP-505) instead of the 37mm that are originally supplied with the kit? (found this mod on a Japanize youtube chanel, from what I "can" understand these 2mm allows the shaft to remain in place even at full extension of the suspension)
Do you care about body Decals?
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very close to what @Kpowell911 said, so in my case: Do I care about them? Very little. Am I talented enough/patient enough to get them perfect. No.
Do what ever makes you happy, it's a hobby