Emaxx mechanical brakes...---DONE---
 

I finally got it done. A way to have emaxx brakes in your stock, supermaxx, torpedo or racebomb chassis'd emaxx. I don't have pictures right now, they'll be up tomo.

If I included everything you needed for setting up emaxx brakes, would $60+shipping per truck be a fair price?

Thank you!

depends on the product.

For 60 bucks you can get a singlespeed conversion with the coupler from g-maxx, that's a fair price if you ask me.

Depending on quality of parts and whats included I'd be interested. My BL doesnt have brakes, however I oculd spend $35 on the programming cable to get brakes, but I'd like to see what you have to offer. I've seen it done before, especially when people convert a nitro vehicle.

Also, I have servos to spair so I'd be able to do with out on if you are including that.

the only problem is that, unlike Gorillamaxx, I don't really have quantity on my side. I only have 5, 1 of which is for me. I think $60, including all brake posts, brake pads, brake discs, braking nut, and hardware (probably around $15 at your lhs) would be fair.

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I dont see the way this thing works. Please elaborate or post a completed pictured, i'm very much interested.

Also how does it tie into the reciever? a y-harness or something with the ESC. If so, what happen when reverse is needed?

If I can see exactly how it works, count me in for one.

-Y-harness the shifting servo with the esc into the throttle channel. This now makes the shifting servo a throttle servo.

-Program your controller to be foward only (no brakes). All BK controlls can be programed so.

-Tell me what chassis (or where your servo is located) and i'll create the proper linkage for your setup. This now makes your throttle servo into a braking only servo.

-install the braking module by either using the 4 M6 holes already tapped (specifically for torpedo/racebomb), or install a clamp. Specify your chassis and i will tell you what you need.

-You will lose the shifting servo as for the braking servo takes the shifting servo spot, but there are ways creativity can get around this (though it is basically impossible with stock chassis).

-You will lose reverse unless you can get creative. The only way I can think of gaining reverse is installing an optidrive, which doesn't seem too hard.

-I find that shifting and reverse are the one things I do not need. Whether bashing or racing (this module weighs about 75grams ---1lbs=454 grams---). The main purpose of this mod is to:
A. Remedy the 9920 braking deficiency
B. Increase the longetivity of your batteries, motor, and your esc.
C. One of a kind product for one of a kind truck!

Thanks

Y-harness included?

Do you have a finished product picture?

I can't program my controller unless I get that $35 cable that I can't run on Windows XP.

I like reverse sometimes, however this would be perfect for racing, since reverse isn't allowed.

I just want brakes. My ESC is programmmed Forward and reverse, and no brakes. I dont have the cable and havent bought it yet because it says on BK website that you cant run it on XP.

It looks good supermaxx.

@nitrostarter;

Why do you need a programming cable for that? You can do that with your transmitter?

I'll include a Y-harness for $5 more (or however much they cost).

What kind of material did u use, looks something like ceramic..

ANd how do I do this? I hope I can...

Nitrostarter read the sticky at the top of the Brushless forum page entitled "How to program your BK controler"

http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...?s=&threadid=8

There, I think that's it

TTrmike, you just got in there before me :010: .

I've done this multiple times. Still no brakes. Its in a different mode, i think, that needs the cable to change.

In fact I just went try it. I tried to make it For/Brake/Rev and still no brakes. I tried to make it For/Brakes, and stil no brakes.

Are all the 9920's the same?

I run a Micro 18120, not the 9920.

You should be able to program it by the remote. If you plug it up and wait for the main beep the go foward for a beep then back to neutrel for the final beep.

Is it possible to have like the braking part burned up? The controller runs fine otherwise, it just doesn't have brakes.

And like I said, I've tried reprogramming it multiple time and still the same, no brakes.

well it is possible to have it not in car mode. You need the cable to change that part. I tried one and it didn't have brakes.

Did you checked your EPA on the transmitter?

Yep, tried it with the Hitec Radio I use and with the stock TQ3. Still no brakes. I think its just that Im in a different program.

sounds like its in boat mode. if im not mistaken you can program it for forward/reverse or am i just dreaming? nitro, wasnt it going into reverse when you tried to brake?

Its in a For/Rev mode. No brakes, however, the truck must be completely stopped before it reverse.


If I can get this Mech. brake cleared up, I'll try it.

Picture of mech brakes installed on transmission:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...c/IMG_0915.jpg

Pic of my lot of stuff:

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Pic of everything included:

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Consider a trade for a Gen 2 aluminum Ultramaxxed second gear?

Have you run this yet, tested it yet? If so, how well do it stop the truck?

I'm not interested in ultramaxx as for there is a $99 version coming out shortly that comes with all gears (not just second speed gear). Also, the usage of a second speed gear with a steel idler will ruin the second speed gear, this is why UM used an alloy instead of steel (when they had their first generation set that was to be used with steel idler, they tried to compensate with a teflon hardcoat, but it didn't work, hence gen II).

This braking system works very well. I couldn't ask for anything more. Testing it out yesterday if worked like a charm. However, I am running duel carbon fiber disc brake (what is included is a single fiberglass disc brake, but still works fantastic).

In simple terms, this mod will make your emaxx stop like a tmaxx, which is good.

6061 aluminum with a sandblast finish.

Do you have any pics of the completed install this sounds very promising ?. Thank's

how about an overall picture shot of the whole truck. thanks

I guess, if that helps:032:

My truck is not done yet though, I just need batteries and esc.

This is the only picture ive got:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...c/IMG_0916.jpg

That helps some. With your brake setup do you run your tranny with the spur facing the FR or RR of the truck ,
also whos battery straps are the ?. They would work great on my CF racebomb.

spur faces the rear

I'm not sure about the second part of your question. But gorillamaxx makes the batt straps (if that is what you are asking)