Savage XL-E

[Joram]

I have ordered titanium and Delrin gears. I think that is a very good solution for all problems:)

Look at my topic for details!

Greetz,
Joram

[Janezki]

Proper stickers now...

[Janezki]

Had to do something to keep myself busy, so I fixed my Savage with some lights.
Fronts are huge 20mm diameter blue leds which are attached to the bumper where the HPI "lights" were. I also glued fluorescent o-rings around them.
Rear lights are 12mm diameter red leds (not super bright), which are sitting at the bumber holes.
Leds are powered from receiver battery through channel 3 at my receiver so now I remember to turn the power off after driving.

When all the leds and wires are attached to the chassis, I don't have any hassle with wires when removing the body.

On to the pics -

fronts:



fronts off:


(they're really not that bright, just long exposure trick)

rears:



Leds & o-rings came from www.dealextreme.com and resistors from local electronics hobby store.

[Savage03]

very kool Can you show a pic maybe of how their wired with resistors?

[Janezki]

I can't provide actual photo since I've got all shrink wrapped, but here's drawings how they are connected:

fronts:


rears:


Drawings & resistor calculations provided by ledcalc.com

[Savage03]

Thank you for that, one thing is R1 the value of resistor I look for?

[Janezki]

Use the calculator at ledcalc.com and input all the necessary values, then click "Click To Calculate" button. The program tells you the proper resistor value in your case (in Ohms) and draws you the proper wiring picture.
The size of the resistor is depending from system voltage and leds used.