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Quarry Creeper
For 2021, I wanted to create a new "comp" chassis.
I mostly had Axial rigs in the past (besides a TLT and a TF2) and I've been very tempted to get an Enduro since it came out.
The Gatekeeper kit seemed to be the ideal candidate as it already sports most of the part I wanted. I can sell the unused chassis, cage, sway bars and body panels to help finance the development of the parts.
The concept behind this new project is to use as many stock parts as possible while being very competitive. I wanted to keep all the stock links, transmission and keep things very very light.
Chassis frame:
Added some clearance, angled the skid, has more tuning options and is very lightweight (3mm G10). I already made some small changes for V1.1
Transmission:
I designed a simple forward motor mount. It needs the reversed top shaft.
I also added an ESC plate, V1.1 will have more surface.
Steering brackets:
Shocks are attached to the lower link position, made longer brackets so the steering link does not interfere with the shocks. Simple but it works.
Cross members:
I had prototype parts CNCed for the bumper and body mounts. They are way too heavy, 3D printing is the way to go I think to keep things light. It's a simple design with multiple options (body posts or screws for magnets), winch line opening...
Electronics:
Revolver Snubnose 2040 + SW4 + SH500v3 + 1000mAH 3S Turnigy packs
First test:
I don't have a body yet (PW + Ciffhanger are on the way) but I could not wait testing it on some dry and slippery rocks. I didn't try the Trenchers yet, only a 2 years old set of Rock Beasts with some new Crazy Crawler foams on plastic Element rims (my favorite when coupled with Vanquish hubs).
So far I'm impressed, it was clearly lacking some grip on those rocks but it could take some pretty difficult lines. I could see where a flat skid would help, some more OD as well (what do you recommend besides AE stuff?).
I can't wait to test it with a body and the Trenchers. The rig is very light: 3.7lbs (without a body) and I can see where I could shave some more weight (RX box delete, smaller ESC, PLA cross members...)
To be continued.
I mostly had Axial rigs in the past (besides a TLT and a TF2) and I've been very tempted to get an Enduro since it came out.
The Gatekeeper kit seemed to be the ideal candidate as it already sports most of the part I wanted. I can sell the unused chassis, cage, sway bars and body panels to help finance the development of the parts.
The concept behind this new project is to use as many stock parts as possible while being very competitive. I wanted to keep all the stock links, transmission and keep things very very light.
Chassis frame:
Added some clearance, angled the skid, has more tuning options and is very lightweight (3mm G10). I already made some small changes for V1.1
Transmission:
I designed a simple forward motor mount. It needs the reversed top shaft.
I also added an ESC plate, V1.1 will have more surface.
Steering brackets:
Shocks are attached to the lower link position, made longer brackets so the steering link does not interfere with the shocks. Simple but it works.
Cross members:
I had prototype parts CNCed for the bumper and body mounts. They are way too heavy, 3D printing is the way to go I think to keep things light. It's a simple design with multiple options (body posts or screws for magnets), winch line opening...
Electronics:
Revolver Snubnose 2040 + SW4 + SH500v3 + 1000mAH 3S Turnigy packs
First test:
I don't have a body yet (PW + Ciffhanger are on the way) but I could not wait testing it on some dry and slippery rocks. I didn't try the Trenchers yet, only a 2 years old set of Rock Beasts with some new Crazy Crawler foams on plastic Element rims (my favorite when coupled with Vanquish hubs).
So far I'm impressed, it was clearly lacking some grip on those rocks but it could take some pretty difficult lines. I could see where a flat skid would help, some more OD as well (what do you recommend besides AE stuff?).
I can't wait to test it with a body and the Trenchers. The rig is very light: 3.7lbs (without a body) and I can see where I could shave some more weight (RX box delete, smaller ESC, PLA cross members...)
To be continued.
no pro equipment required.
