Anyone into R/C?

That thread I linked actually has 4 different layouts, RC builds, mini bike build, small engine builds. All winter projects to stave off boredom. It's kind of eclectic to read thru.
Edit, there is 5 layouts, forgot about the T scale.

 

I just want my kid to be able to explore all the different things I never had a chance to (I grew up poor).

So that's why I've got an RC car coming in today for him. Got that train set recently. And I've been looking for an activity table top to dedicate for his train set.

If he ends up liking it just as much as his cars, I'll definitely invest the time/energy into such cool sets for sure.

Helps keep my mind occupied, and share things with my kid as a stay at home dad.

 

My batteries are expected to be delivered today - think USPS left it on their truck but was surprised to receive two other things.

@Strictlytoyz Servo arrived!

That and the Micro Komodo that was in Texas for a few days

 

https://makerworld.com/en/search/models?keyword=rc+crawler+park

Found "RC Crawler Park" off of a reddit post a couple days ago. Added a few of these pieces to the backlog of things I want to print. It's all interlocking so you can rearrange them at will. About two dozen or so different models of them.

 

At least you're not buying every character from Thomas the Train!

 

You're gonna love the servo. Super responsive!

 

This was super simple, that guy on FB must've used a pry bar or some shit

 

He's not even two, there's still plenty of time for that

 

I bet!

Lost some weight though

 

Yeah its pretty straight foward. Remove bottom cover, replace with new

 

Battery and charger arrived!

An FYI, when using the Meus steering mount, you'll need to point your ears outboard for an NSDRC servo and inboard for a Reefs RC servo.



Battery is small as hell and fits perfectly on the mount.



It's only 180MAH which is perfect because it's what I'll use for those 5-minute comp runs my local shop says they do.

I'll buy a few more after I do multiple runs through this thing. Probably in a larger size too for practice.

 

My servo doesn't even work wtf?

Doesn't make any noise or attempt to turn or anything.

Need to send NSDRC an email. I should've plugged it in before I installed it but if I plug in the other servo it's just fine.

Battery has charge too cause it moves forward/back. And yes, the pins on the black connector are fully seated.

 

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Reverse the plug.

 

I didn't post that I did that because I had already done that.

It doesn't work.

Got the Reefs back on and sent NSDRC an email with a video.

Reefs servo works like normal.

 

On a positive note (pun intended) this little charger is badass!





Plugging in the balance cable from these lipo batteries will tell you what each cell is charged to without having to plug in the charger to a power source

Plus it's plenty small to carry with me in my new case

 

All the wires in the right spot after reppining?

 

Yep, can't mess it up! The white striped wire goes on the far end (opposite of the writing on the plug). And the wires are "glued" together so you have to intentionally cross over them to mix the center from the other two.

 

nifty little charger, will prolly get one myself. Overnight on Amazon, but they just went on nationwide strike, so might just wait and see how it turns out first. Or pay the extra and get it from Amain. I don't need it, but it sure looks great for camping... although I have one that runs off the camper battery just fine.
I have several chargers and the one I use the most runs on DC only. Deep cycle in the garage or off the truck battery.

 

Nationwide strike whaaaaat?

 

It is funny though how this hobby can lead you to have multiple chargers. I remember having 2-3 aftermarket ones cause after getting one I was like

"Oh, this could be my travel charger"

Then "this one can be my at home charger"

Wait, I like this one too though! "This will be my new main charger and the other is a back up"



Got rid of all mine when I left the hobby