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Forum: Castle Creations 07.17.2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,896
Posted By Revorocks
Mamba XL2 arrived yesterday, thanks so much...

Mamba XL2 arrived yesterday, thanks so much Patrick. This unit is a bit different to my old one. It has the foam installed, and it is all coated in some shiny coating.

Impressive postage, 4 days...
Forum: Castle Creations 07.12.2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,896
Posted By Revorocks
Man, you really are a legend Patrick, thank you. ...

Man, you really are a legend Patrick, thank you.
PM'd
Forum: Castle Creations 07.08.2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,896
Posted By Revorocks
There was no such foam on my ESC. As for...

There was no such foam on my ESC.

As for this red dot, where exactly should it be?
And if it is/isn't there, what does it mean?


edit: I see the advisory and I can confirm there is no dot on...
Forum: Castle Creations 07.08.2012, 07:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,896
Posted By Revorocks
Mamba XL2 up in smoke

On its first run it lasted all of 5 minutes before letting out the magic smoke.
Not happy at all. It looks like some of the fets have blown. Are they meant to be like that, with that metal plate...
Forum: Buggy 06.16.2012, 06:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 27,559
Posted By Revorocks
Funny you should say that, a large update was...

Funny you should say that, a large update was coming within the next few days hopefully.
I was low on cash for quite a while so progress stopped, however now I have ordered all the electronics and...
Forum: Castle Creations 04.09.2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,385
Posted By Revorocks
The ESC was replaced in November so it is only 5...

The ESC was replaced in November so it is only 5 months old. Surely it must be covered under warranty?
Forum: Castle Creations 04.05.2012, 07:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,385
Posted By Revorocks
MMM V3 blows up after just 12 runs :(

Well it didn't blow up, it went out quietly.
It was running in a Losi 8T on 4S, then suddenly stopped. No magic smoke, nothing.

Servo still receives power and so does the receiver, but there...
Forum: Buggy 03.06.2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 27,559
Posted By Revorocks
Think I vaguely understood that, is English not...

Think I vaguely understood that, is English not your first language or did you just type it in a hurry? :lol:

A custom chassis definitely would be the better thing to do, and I have been thinking...
Forum: Buggy 03.02.2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 27,559
Posted By Revorocks
Designed a plate to mount the Mamba XL2 on the...

Designed a plate to mount the Mamba XL2 on the centre diff.
It's currently being machined by Dejan.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/327064/Revo/Hyper%207/Speed%20Project/Mamba%20Xl%20Mounting%20Plate.png...
Forum: Buggy 03.02.2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 27,559
Posted By Revorocks
Update time: MMM wasn't up to the task I...

Update time:

MMM wasn't up to the task I decided, so that got sold and replaced with a Mamba XL2 :D

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/327064/Revo/Hyper%207/Mamba%20XL/Stuff%20018.JPG
...
Forum: Buggy 02.14.2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 27,559
Posted By Revorocks
Thanks! :yipi: That's good to know about the...

Thanks! :yipi:

That's good to know about the GRP's, and yes I should be able to gear this motor to the moon :P
As it stands I'm looking at a 36T 'spur', but my pinion is a 30T, and 30/36 only...
Forum: Castle Creations 02.13.2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,902
Posted By Revorocks
Just got a PM from Patrick and he says he is...

Just got a PM from Patrick and he says he is sending me a new rotor!
Castle ROCK!
Forum: Buggy 02.13.2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 27,559
Posted By Revorocks
I'll be running 6S, 7S and possibly 8S. ...

I'll be running 6S, 7S and possibly 8S.

Gearing will be 30/36 minimum (stock is 46T spur), and tyre wise, GRP's :yes:
...
Forum: Buggy 02.13.2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,730
Posted By Revorocks
My LiPos are pretty smashed up from nose dives...

My LiPos are pretty smashed up from nose dives with my Hyper, so I will definitely be doing that to mine. Should probably get some hardcases really.
Forum: Buggy 02.12.2012, 08:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 27,559
Posted By Revorocks
1. The centre diff has drive cups which are set...

1. The centre diff has drive cups which are set inside the diff meaning no grub screw is needed. With my layshaft design it will have to have a grub screw, so the drive cups are longer, meaning I...
Forum: Buggy 02.12.2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 27,559
Posted By Revorocks
Thanks, no they are not flat on the bottom, they...

Thanks, no they are not flat on the bottom, they are raised up but you could remove them with a dremel. The screws wouldn't have much material to grip to though if you did.

I took some pics for...
Forum: Buggy 02.11.2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 27,559
Posted By Revorocks
Additionally I bought an RC Monster motor mount,...

Additionally I bought an RC Monster motor mount, 30T pinion and drive cups.

Did a test fit of the 1717 with the new mount, fitted very nicely after using some washers.
...
Forum: Buggy 02.11.2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 27,559
Posted By Revorocks
First, I found an Neu 1717 on a forum, like new...

First, I found an Neu 1717 on a forum, like new so I snapped it up.
Really happy with this motor, it's a beast compared to the 1515.
...
Forum: Buggy 02.11.2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 27,559
Posted By Revorocks
Revorocks's Hyper 7 100+mph project

I've been running this project for a while now, it's making slow progress but is getting there. The goal is 100mph or above!

Started out like this, second hand Hyper on eBay for £35 posted!
...
Forum: Brushless 02.11.2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,358
Posted By Revorocks
Well I designed one in Sketchup with a 1mm flat...

Well I designed one in Sketchup with a 1mm flat spot and it does look about right, so I'll go for that.

Thanks :)
Forum: Brushless 02.10.2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,358
Posted By Revorocks
Motor Shaft Flat Spot

Hi there,

I need to get some machining done and am after some measurements.

Can anybody tell me how far in the flat spot is on an 8mm motor shaft?
...
Forum: Castle Creations 02.01.2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,902
Posted By Revorocks
I did try testing to see if it was really...

I did try testing to see if it was really unbalanced by using your method and it was fine, but then again it's not going to pick up small imperfections.

It doesn't really vibrate much, no more...
Forum: Castle Creations 02.01.2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,902
Posted By Revorocks
Please, can anyone tell me if a slightly...

Please, can anyone tell me if a slightly unbalanced rotor acceptable, (if it is that what is causing the noise in the video)?

Patrick isn't replying to my PM, nobody's replying to this topic and...
Forum: Castle Creations 01.21.2012, 09:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,902
Posted By Revorocks
Haven't got any super glue, but to be honest I...

Haven't got any super glue, but to be honest I don't think it will make a difference. The rotor does have a few tiny loose strands on it, can they cause any problems or is it acceptable?

Also, is...
Forum: Castle Creations 01.21.2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,902
Posted By Revorocks
Just tried the good rotor in the 'bad can' and...

Just tried the good rotor in the 'bad can' and it's fine, so yes it's definitely the rotor, not the bearings or anything.
I will try gluing down the strands :)
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