Clodbuster brushless setup

[Jamesssb 237]

I went for the 4600kv kits in the end. I'm glad too as they will be plenty fast enough. 8-)

[berman 5315]

I bet! Once you turn the end points and punch back up to 100%, = hold on!

[Jamesssb 237]

Yea I turned the punch down to stop it wheeling lol

[LongRat 616]

To those running sensored motors such as the Trackstar, a question on the end bell timing. The TS motors have timing marks from 15-45 degrees. This means it isn't possible to set the timing to zero to get the same performance in both directions. Now I've read in some places that actually the middle 30 degree timing value is really zero degrees, which is a little confusing. If this is the case then that's fine, otherwise I will machine the end bell to allow it to be rotated right round to an indicated zero degrees. just looking for people's findings here.

[berman 5315]

The trackstars I run are not adjustable or sensored.

[LongRat 616]

Ah no problem, I guess you have the finned can sensorless ones.

[Jamesssb 237]

Yea I am unsure on the motor timing. I set these to zero timing via the castle program link card.

[LongRat 616]

Yes that's also possible with the sensored systems, but the timing from the physical offset of the sensor board from the stator can't be compensated for in the ESC.

[Jamesssb 237]

I Went out today with my cousin with the clodbusters. Built a jump out off stuff found in the woods and had a play around. Mine is twice as fast and twice as uncontrollable lol. Had a few rolls overs but nothing that can't be painted or glued back lol

https://vimeo.com/115753520

https://vimeo.com/115753626

[Jamesssb 237]

Iv got video but I can't seem to upload it.

[Jamesssb 237]

https://vimeo.com/115753903

[berman 5315]

Ah no problem, I guess you have the finned can sensorless ones.

Nah I have the smooth 80a/4000kv 2 pole combos here:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__25138__Turnigy_TrackStar_Waterproof_1_10_Brushless_Power_System_4000KV_80A.html

That goes well Jamesssb considering you have it turned down halfway!

[Jamesssb 237]

Yea I was happy, wet grass so it was wheel spinning most of the time lol.

Have to wait for a dry day to take it on a speed run on a dirt track.

[Jamesssb 237]

Hi all

I finally decided to go and buy a Terminator chassis from CPE, very nice to deal with and superb service.

It's a great product with a lot off customising potential. I have added another top electronic deck to this so there higher up. I did this so they hopefully do not get as wet.

Also the kit comes with side mounts for the bodyshell which I was unhappy with. The Hpi shells are thin on the sides so I made up a top mount set.

Also I went with a set of 4 proline 1/2" offset wheels with Hot racing 17mm adapters which work very well.

I have also on the way a set off aluminium axle tubes and RC4WD drive shafts to go with this.

Enjoy.

[wood5tock 864]

Loving the Terminator kit, very trick!

By the way did you make your ramp from the mole hills?

[sparkysx 125]

Obviously an awesome machine, but it's not really a Clodbuster anymore. Could you nearly make another one out of all the stuff you took off?

[Jamesssb 237]

Indeed I am and will be for my girlfriend to play with. 8-)

[Jamesssb 237]

 

Loving the Terminator kit, very trick! 

 

By the way did you make your ramp from the mole hills? 

I did indeed yes. No moles were hurt in the process though.

[Jamesssb 237]

All finished with the new body 8-)

[wood5tock 864]

All finished with the new body 8-)

Nice paintwork any more detailed shots? Love the stripe combo.

[Jamesssb 237]

Yea I will get you some more this week. It's all locked away for now. It's a Ford F-150 HPI shell. It comes with the stripes in the kit, blue or orange.

[Jamesssb 237]

There you go. Just for you lol

[wood5tock 864]

Yeah like that a lot, only problem now is it's given my an idea for a custom Clod

[Jamesssb 237]

New parts have arrived.

hot racing axle tubes and RC4WD CVD's

The tubes are not very good but I could not find any integy ones. I had to make a spacer up out of plastic to get the hubs to fit. Also the tube for the drive shaft had been machines off and I had to file the inside off the tube out so the drive shaft did not rub!!! Not good.

Anyway there all installed now.

[Scapelnz 204]

Just found this thread, loving your work! very inspiring!