Novak HV won't Work in new E-maxx

[ClodMaxx]

Originally Posted by sikeston34m

They used twin vxl's in the demo maxx.

they also had a 2nd demo showing the new maxx with the novak HV system, utilizing their new single motor mount. i'll try and find pics.

[lincpimp]

Ok, I did a similar conversiopn to the old emaxx tranny using a revo slipper and mgt mod1 spur gears. Traxxas is using the same backing plate on the slipper that the revo uses, and I am sure that they have left a small (1mm) gap between it and the motor plate. The motor plate appears to be the same thickness as the stock plate in the old emaxx. Since the new emaxx spur mounts to the top of the slipper (like the revo spur) there is some spce between it and the motor plate (more than a std emaxx peg slipper )

I just did some mesurements on my old emaxx tranny with the revo slipper and spur. Looks like a 12-15mm long shaft (from the front plate of the motor) would be sufficient, as long as the pinion is oriented so that the setscrew is betwwen the gear and the motor plate. I can't imagine the hvmaxx motor having a shaft shorter than 12mm.

A feigao L can motor has a 15mm long shaft for comparison purposes.

[sikeston34m]

I have an older style HV 4400 here.

It's shaft, measured from the mounting surface, is exactly 15mm long.

[ClodMaxx]

i wonder what they did here to get this to work?

[C-5Quad]

Hi my name is Doug I am paralyzed from the chest down with no hand function and limited arm control due to a bad dirt bike wreck last year.

I just have to say that I love this forum...1 year ago I baught my first Maxx and got into this hobby...The first few months I didnt know much but 3 Maxx's and a year later with the help of forums like this one... I know my Maxx inside and out, and was able to find a single stick transmitter and receiver that allows me to drive my trucks with the palm of my hand

I just want to thank everyone who ever posted..without your EXP I wouldnt have a hobby at all

Ok sappy stuff to the side
I have 2 old maxx's left and 1 new on the way...The shaft length is a problem
but one that will be fixed in time...the v twin can be done at home with a simple Y harness from the receiver just like Kershaw Designs twin 970 set up if thats what you want (that special programming to run twin motors is just crap)...I myself want a 5mm shaft because I beat my trucks like (red headed step children) and the less down time this cripple has the better.

any way thanks to all.

[lincpimp]

Hey Doug, glad that we can help you out, plus I am sure that your experience with rc will be handy to us as well. I have only been in this hobby 2 years, but the steep learning curve taught me quickly!

I undestand your desire to run a 5mm shaft, it just makes sense for hard bashing.