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Ryan have you seen the computer software that's been used on Xtreme 4x4 for some of there chassis builds?? I was wondering how that type of program would work for a RC build.
 
Monstergt said:
Ryan have you seen the computer software that's been used on Xtreme 4x4 for some of there chassis builds?? I was wondering how that type of program would work for a RC build.
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are you refering to the cad system they use sometime? that should work, but a decent 3d cad system is going to be around 2-300 dollars, and need a powerhouse machine to run.
 
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Monstergt said:
Ryan have you seen the computer software that's been used on Xtreme 4x4 for some of there chassis builds?? I was wondering how that type of program would work for a RC build.
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I own that software...Bendtech PRO. I used it to build the cage on my 1:1. It makes it super simple. You could use it to design an RC cage just the same, but I think one of the biggest benefits of the software is eliminating waste. The tubing that's being used in 1:1s usually runs around 3.5-5 bucks a foot so when you get 3 bends into a tube and figure out you screwed up...it SUCKS for a lot of reason and one of them is you just trashed a hundred bucks worth of tubing. Since the stuff we're using on the RC's is so cheap it's really not worth the time spent designing when you can just keep trying different pieces until you get what you like in front of you. The software is also calibrated to your particular bender too and spits out the bends and measurements based on information you have given it about your bender. Since there isn't an option for the style benders we're using that wouldn't be too much of a help either.

http://www.2020softwaresolutions.com/prod04.htm

Great software though!

You could download a free program called BendIt and draw up the tubing if you wanted.
 
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ittybitty said:
I own that software...Bendtech PRO. I used it to build the cage on my 1:1. It makes it super simple. You could use it to design an RC cage just the same, but I think one of the biggest benefits of the software is eliminating waste. The tubing that's being used in 1:1s usually runs around 3.5-5 bucks a foot so when you get 3 bends into a tube and figure out you screwed up...it SUCKS for a lot of reason and one of them is you just trashed a hundred bucks worth of tubing. Since the stuff we're using on the RC's is so cheap it's really not worth the time spent designing when you can just keep trying different pieces until you get what you like in front of you. The software is also calibrated to your particular bender too and spits out the bends and measurements based on information you have given it about your bender. Since there isn't an option for the style benders we're using that wouldn't be too much of a help either.

http://www.2020softwaresolutions.com/prod04.htm

Great software though!

You could download a free program called BendIt and draw up the tubing if you wanted.
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Thanks for the linky. I can probably download the entire package off of my torrent site.
 
Hey guys, since this thread is about projects...ya'll keep Derrick (M_ENERGY) in your thoughts and prayers...last I heard from Travis (easleycrawler) he was on the side of the highway in PA in the snow getting ready to change out a 3rd member in the Toyota he just bought and was driving home. I'll let Travis fill in the details, but he's not in the best situation and I just hope it works out without any problems.
 
Yeah no joke, I talked to Derrick the last time around 4:30, and him and the guy he got the truck from was getting ready to change out the 3rd member. It was snowing and cold. After they get done he's got to drive home, so it will be late as hell when he gets home. Thankfully he had only got about 30 miles from the guy's house, just think if he'd made it half way home, then he would not have had anybody. I'll keep us updated if I hear anythig else."thumbsup"
 
Update!!! Derrick just called me, he is on the road. He said the guy he got the truck from brought a group of guys with him and they jumped on it, said it was like some hillbilly nascar stuff.:lmao: But the rear end did'nt go completely out but they changed it anyway. But the driver side front hub was locked and would'nt unlock, so they had to take the hubs apart also.

But he's on his way home, he's gonna be updating me along the way."thumbsup"
 
Well I am doing good and should make it home safe. I'm crashing at Days Inn in Roanoke, Virginia and heading back out in the early morning. I gotta get some scaler work done tomorrow and keep my priorities straight :lmao: All in all it will be a story to look back on and shake my head and laugh "thumbsup" ps nothing like bonding with your truck when you first get it. :mrgreen:
 
What do yall think?
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