What are you working on??

[robertjpjr]

Had a project come my way. Needed to replicate a bumper, but in another color. So I designed the piece in my software, then printed it.
White piece is the original, black is PLA+ 3d printed plastic. The two black bumpers are the finished product. One was a test piece that came out terrible. Changed the print orientation and it came out great!
This was a really nice learning experience. I haven't had the need to replicate a piece before really. The keen may observe that it's not a 100% replica. I felt a solid piece would be stronger in the material. It's actually the same weight, give or take, as the original. I also changed some of the rear facing angles for ease of printing. This took me a few hours of work.
I was considering using a photo stitching program to 3d render the bumper, but I haven't gone down that rabbit hole yet. Someone wants me to design a motorcycle fender 1:1, so that'll be interesting!

Photos:

 

[robertjpjr]

I did another thing.

 

[robertjpjr]

More things--

Red in the rear, white up front.

 

[skybolt]

More things--

Red in the rear, white up front.

How did you attach the Axial buckets in the rear??

 

[robertjpjr]

C clamp mounts. The Ascender cage is a smaller diameter than Axial, so I wrapped electrical tape to thicken it up.

 

[robertjpjr]

Finished Product:

 

[robertjpjr]

Just ordered this:
Paid a few extra bucks for USA shipping.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/232641571862

 

[robertjpjr]

Short video of TRX4 LEDs

https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ap69_oAJ8pjhkWry_FBunKIyrIQg

 

[skybolt]

Pretty cool!
the turn signals arent nearly as obnoxious as some Ive seen, they seem to not enable until there a good amount of input to the servo

 

[robertjpjr]

Made a solder 3rd hand. Found a diy instructable on the internet. I had worn my original one out.
Have 5 hands instead of 2 for about $10

 

[Androtaz]

Got out today and did a break in on the TRX4 Bronco. Needed to shake these winter build blues.

 

[Androtaz]

have a 10 ii coming. Getting the new Proline 46 Power Wagon Body.

 

[Androtaz]

46' Power Wagon Scx10ii
Came with a ROC412, MMP , King shocks and Rc4wd wheels. Had to put pitbulls on this one.

 

[Kaler]

Time to clean the dust and cob webs off!

 

[Androtaz]

Got the 10ii done. Used magnets but they aren't strong enough to keep the lid on if it gets hit. So a little Velcro to help out will go on in the morning.

 

[robertjpjr]

Had a MMP ESC fail a few weeks back. Sitting on the shelf killed it I guess...
Sent it to Castle, $95 dollars later I have a killer Mamba X ESC.

Pulled the MMP that was in the TRX4 replaced with the X. Since the TRX4 has the largest motor it got the big ESC.

Photo is crap, just a bunch of wires, but here it is nonetheless.

 

[skybolt]

Finally got around to installing a few bits I’ve had since FEBRUARY.....
Installing a rear locker and under drive gears in the OG TRX and was pleasantly surprised to see the Traxxas gear set came with a plug to seal where the diff lock cable once was.

Oh, and a new power plant...[emoji6]

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[Itali83]

I worked on opening the box. I’m tired...

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[robertjpjr]

Found a cool 3d print file online. Paid $6.50 for the files. The fenders turned out nice.
https://pinshape.com/items/30293-3d-printed-vaterra-ascender-k10-front-fenders-and-cab-floor-sides

The rear tray section, is pointless. (Photos in link)
No way to attach it, kind of a bummer. Didn't notice it in the photo, but the rear piece is being held up by a clamp!
Oh well. Fenders have nice detail, and fitment is great.

Need to 3d print a changed battery tray setup, easy fix.
I'm going to try and print a rear fender setup. More scale, I dislike seeing wires, and ESC. ETC.

 

[robertjpjr]

More photos.
Printed different sliders to fit the fenders.

Also got the plow truck ready.