My first thread and first Electric Monster!

[t-rexn8]

Wow, thank you everyone for all the replies and kind words. I can see what kind of forum this is.

The motor is a Steve Neu 1515/1Y/F with the MM ESC. I have heard a lot of problems with cogg on this combo but as mentioned here, the clutch system eliminates/masks the issue which I have not even noticed once. Its kind of cool to be able to rev up the motor without it moving and then blip the trigger pressure and the truck will wheelie, flip on its lid, or just moderate the throttle and it ripps away. I am still using the 2-speed and it has been ok for about 6 packs.

I am using Maxamps 4S 6000.

True that. That is a very clean install, the Tekno kit is great in that respect. I wonder though, is it better to have some fun and design your own conversion & layout, or just opt for a kit which just needs bolting together and needs no real tweakage as such?...

For this project I really just wanted something that was perfect in fit and design. I didnt really feel like tinkering, filing, grinding, cutting, designing, etc.
Although sometimes that is fun. I wanted to be able to buy all the parts and just pretty much bolt it together and have a look that would almost seem factory. This is kind of my second priority hobby to RC heli's, otherwise I might have went for more of a custom design. I used to be into nitro trucks and cars for about 3 years but got completely burnt-out on the nitro mess. (no punn intended) I fly all electric helis and recognized the potential there in batteries and motors. Thats what re-lit the spark for me with doing some brushless trucks and cars.

Thanks again for all the comments everone.

I am wodering what would be a cool next project???
Any Ideas??


Some recent pictures....