Pages of interest
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- ZD Racing Zmt-10 / Turnigy Stadium King 2wd page
- The Redcat Racing Page , broke parts list ETC.
- ZD Racing ZMR-16 / ZMR-16R /ZMB-16 / ZMC-16 / ZMC-16C (1:16 Scale)
- Products I have tried
- Low cost crawler
- Phoenix arms HP22 HP25 .22lr .25 acp info
- Clerke first 1st revolver .32 S&W .22LR Terrier o...
- Cetme C308 HK-91
- 3d printing
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Waiting on my first order from Hobbyking.com
Well I decided since spring is here that I should be getting some new gear to replace some broken stuff and to just make my life a little easier . Since I needed a new brushless ESC ,and a few Lipo's I placed a order with Hobby Kings USA warehouse mostly because everywhere else was out of Lipo's I wanted So here I am waiting for my stuff to get packaged and shipped . Frankly I'm alittle frustrated that it has taken 3 days and counting to gather and package my 8 piece order knowing that after they ship it it will still take 5-6 days to get to me . Alas that is the price I pay for their cheap prices .
Since I'm already here guess i should tell you what I ordered .
If you are interested in buying any of these Items and really want to know if they are worth the wait check back later as I am planning on doing my own little review on each of these items when ever I get them in .
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Integy i10BAJA / Turnigy Quanum E-Guana 1/10 2WD Desert Racing Buggy / Turnigy 1/10 Brushless 2WD Desert Racing Buggy Parts
Well in my snooping across the internet I came across the Integy i10BAJA and thought I would post the little tidbit. This buggy is another variant of the same chassis as the Hobby King / Turnigy Quanum E-Guana 1/10 2WD Desert Racing Buggy and that if you need parts you now have at least 2 sources to get them . Also don't forget that the E-Guana has a brother the Turnigy 1/10 Brushless 2WD Desert Racing Buggy and many have have has success with swapping parts with the Kyosho Ultima DB 1/10 well have a look these 2 cars .
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__36507__Quanum_E_Guana_1_10_Brushless_2WD_Desert_Racing_Buggy_ARR_USA_Warehouse_.html
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__36507__Quanum_E_Guana_1_10_Brushless_2WD_Desert_Racing_Buggy_ARR_USA_Warehouse_.html
Sunday, April 7, 2013
harleydesigns.com Stainless Steel Hardware Kits – 800 Pieces
Well like most RC modelers I go through a lot of screws and buying from the local hardware store can get costly especially if you're looking to buy more than just a few screws . In my online wanderings I came across http://www.harleydesigns.com where they sell 3 mm screw's in bulk for a estonishingly cheap price . Right now they have discontinued their steel set but are still selling their 800 piece stainless steel button head set for $30.00 plus $5.00 shipping . After placing my first order and getting it in no time I can guarantee that I will be a repeat customer so check them out .
Included in kit:
Each size of hardware is individually bagged for your sorting convenience. The screws are weighed to obtain the total amount and should be with 1% accuracy.
Their own words.
We wanted to pass an awesome deal onto anyone in the RC hobby. We are buying screws in huge quantities to be able to offer them to everyone at an extremely low price.Like many other custom builders, I was having to buy screws from places like McMaster before. However a small order would cost well over $50.We assembled these package deals to be able to move the maximum quantity at the lowest price. This is an absolute steal of a price. These bulk kits would cost you more than two and half times this amount at McMaster.If you don't believe me go check it out, it’s pretty shocking. Stainless steel price comparison:
With just $5 shipping cost assumption (McMaster is generally
much higher) from them you would have to
pay $72.81 for this exact same thing.
These kits are all 3mm hardware, all screws
are button head. 800 pieces total per kit!
pay $72.81 for this exact same thing.
These kits are all 3mm hardware, all screws
are button head. 800 pieces total per kit!
Monday, March 25, 2013
My trailer
Well YouTube has added a new feature where they play a trailer for your channel before play videos for non-subscribers . So far I cant decide if this is a good thing or a bad thing but only time will tell . Well here is the one I made for my channel anyway more trailers will follow as I make more videos .
Friday, March 15, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Traxxas Rustler VS Turnigy Stadium King 2wd Truggy / ZD Racing ZMT-10
For my comparison of these 2 cars I'm going to focus on the Rustler XL-5 model #3705 that is currently in production .
To start the average price of the Traxxas Rustler is around $205 + shipping and the Turnigy Stadium king will cost around $148 shipped . Its twin the ZD Racing ZMT-10 can generally be found for around $120 or less shipped .
References to the ZD Racing ZMT-10 pertain to the Turnigy Stadium King also.
Electronics as far as out of the box the Rustler Win's in almost all categories but most people should bare in mind your probable going to swap most of these items out with better equipment no matter what truck you buy. The rustler comes with all water proof electronics except for the receiver . The ZMT-10 doesn't .
The Rustler comes with a high current battery connector the ZMT-10 doesn't . The trucks in my opinion both have comparable radio systems that function well but the Traxxas system has a more modern look to it .
Battery's and chargers for both trucks leave a bit to be desired (but these are targeted for beginners )the ZMT-10 comes with a 2400 mah 6-cell battery pack and a 110 volt wall charger good for around a 1.5 amp charge rate. Traxxas includes a 3000 mah 7-cell battery pack( good for a 4-5 mph boost over a 6-cell ) and a very similar charger.
Tires and wheels are also important . Both trucks have 2.8 inch wheels with 12 mm hexes but use a different tire beads that seem to make make them in compatible . Even though I don't really like the newer Traxxas rims they are better than the ZMT-10's rims. The ZMT-10 does win in regards to tires . In my opinion they beat the rustlers tires when it comes to traction in the dirt . Given there soft nature they do wear rapidly when run on asphalt or concrete.
Drivetrain is also a bit different . The Rustler comes with full ball bearings and Traxxas's 272 magnum transmission with all metal drive gears .The ZMT-10 has 2 ball bearings and 4 bushing with full metal gears of a slightly fine pitch than the Traxxas transmission possibly making it more efficient but also weaker . Traxxas uses plastic slider shafts with plastic yokes for the drive axles . ZD optioned to use metal dog bones and metal drive cups in my testing they have held up great. Traxxas has started using there revo style slipper clutches and to be blunt its tuff . The ZMT-10 is using a more conventional pad based slipper clutch system that should lend to comparability with other brands spur gears and pads.
All that is really left is driving and to be honest there really isn't much difference the 2 are almost Identical with the only difference being that the ZMT-10 has a slightly shorter wheelbase but in my experience this is hardly noticeable .
I do recommend doing a little reading about the recommended upgrades for the Traxxas Rustler and remember most of the parts for the rustler are a complete bolt on for the ZD Racing ZMT-10 or Turnigy Stadium King 2wd Truggy .
Labels:
stadium king truggy 2wd,
Turnigy,
ZD racing,
ZMT-10
Monday, March 11, 2013
Eveready® Rechargeable AA
Well I bought a couple of these on clearance a while back . These where rated at 1300 mah apparently these where being discontinued and being replaced by 2000 mah versions . In my testing these have shown a capacity of 900 mah and for there cost ($5.00 for a 2 pack) I really must recommend purchasing another battery as these probable have a worse capacity to cost ratio of any battery I have tried . The only place I have really seen these around are at dollar stores and are probably primarily bought by people in need of emergency batteries . If you are reading this do your self a favor and buy a few spare packs of precharged batteries to avoid these as much as possible.
Manufacture description of there new batteries
Eveready® Rechargeable AA
Features and Benefits
Manufacture description of there new batteries
Eveready® Rechargeable AA
Features and Benefits
Designed to give you 100's & 100's of charges
No memory effect
Economical power for high drain devices
2000mAh NiMH
Works great in toys and digital cameras
Works in all NiMH battery chargers
Take up to 250 digital photos per charge*
No memory effect
Economical power for high drain devices
2000mAh NiMH
Works great in toys and digital cameras
Works in all NiMH battery chargers
Take up to 250 digital photos per charge*
Duracell precharged rechargeable NIMH AA batteries (rated at 2450mah
Well I got some of these for christmas this year and I can say I wont be purchasing these for my self anytime soon . The cells that I received where rated at 2450 Mah and in my testing they fell short of there rated capacity in my testing and only showed a capacity of around 2300 Mah . For the average cost of these batteries you can buy 2-3 packs of some of the house brands I have tried . For now I'm going to stick with buying the North Tech batteries from Menards .
Sorry to make this short short but really this is about all I can say about these .
Sorry to make this short short but really this is about all I can say about these .
Sunday, February 24, 2013
North Tech Precharged NiMH Batteries - AA Menards®
Well I bought a 4 pack of these batteries from Menards for $5.98 and so far I'm pleased with them. I had been using them for a bit and did the same test that I preformed on the Rayovac's . I used my GT Power X-Charger C6 to discharge the batteries at 1 amp down to 1 volt each and then recharged them at .5 amp and then a second discharge . The charger reported a capacity of 2262 Mah . I also used / Tested them in my RC transmitters and used them to power a few Toy grade cars and can definitely tell you that in the toy grade cars there is a noticeable improvement in power and run time Vs the Rayovac's .
I love the fact that these are precharged and ready to go like the Rayovac's I was using and have around 50% more capacity for less money . Not to say that I don't like the harbor freight batteries I tried but the fact that these just give up a little capacity for the convenience of them being precharged is what has sold me on these batteries .
http://www.menards.com/north-tech-precharged-nimh-batteries-aa/
Manufacture description
North Tech Precharged NiMH Batteries - AA
Model Number: AC742 | Menards® SKU: 5755841 Product Description
Ready to use right out of the package.
Holds charge longer than regular NiMH.
Designed to be used with high drain devices.
Dimensions: 4 Pack
Ship Dim: 4.38 x 3.62 x 0.5
Shipping Weight: 1.9 lbsVendor: North Tech
Friday, February 22, 2013
Chicago Electric / Harbor Freight 2200 Mah AA High Capacity NiMH Rechargeable Batteries
Well I picked up a 4 pack of these at Harbor Freight awhile back .The positive reviews on there site for these batteries are the main reason I purchased these .I basically did the same test as I did with the Rayovac batteries by using my GT Power X-Charger C6 to discharge the batteries at 1 amp down to 1 volt each and then recharged them at .5 amp and then a second discharge . The capacity that the charger reported was for these brand new batteries was 2325mah . Since they seem to be underrated a bit (rated at 2200 Mah) I am quite happy with my purchase at this time . After these get some more age on them I will test again them to see how there doing .
Manufacture Description
Chicago Electric Power Systems - Item#97866
Charge these NiMH batteries up to 1000 times for long performance life in your MP3 player, CD players, digital camera or any other high-output portable electronic device! NiMH (nickel metal hybrid) has replaced NiCd (nickel-cadmium) as the battery of choice due to its higher capacity. Another nice advantage is that you don’t need to drain these rechargeable batteries first to get a full charge (no memory effect).
NiMH batteries feature no memory effect, higher capacity than nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries.
Charge up to 1000 times (charge time approx. 1.66 hours)
Longer lasting for digital electronics
Battery charger sold separately
Battery charger sold separately. This item can only be shipped within the 48 contiguous states via Standard Ground Shipping.
Specifications
Charge up to 1000 times (charge time approx. 1.66 hours)
Longer lasting for digital electronics
Battery charger sold separately
Battery charger sold separately. This item can only be shipped within the 48 contiguous states via Standard Ground Shipping.
Specifications
Name 4 Piece AA High Capacity NiMH Rechargeable Batteries
SKU 97866
Brand Chicago Electric Power Systems
Battery capacity 2200
Battery voltage (volts) 1.2
Rechargeable (y/n) Yes
Rechargeable up to (# of times) 1000
Battery size AA
SKU 97866
Brand Chicago Electric Power Systems
Battery capacity 2200
Battery voltage (volts) 1.2
Rechargeable (y/n) Yes
Rechargeable up to (# of times) 1000
Battery size AA
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Hmm whats burning
Well to the few out there that may be wondering why I have not posted any new video's on YouTube . The short answer is my video camera died . I don't really know what happened but I was greeted with a burnt electrical smell from it a couple weeks a go and have been shopping around for a replacement so more video's will be coming.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Tool Shop 3.6 Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Screwdriver
Well this little bugger was one of my recent purchases at Menards .I picked it up for $7.99 on sale the normal price was $14.97.
If your shopping for little driver to use around the house ( It can actually drive about 17 dry wall screws in to a 2x4 before the battery gets to weak ) or to tear down your favorite R.C. don't over look this little guy the work light is actually bright enough to use as a flashlight and the battery indicator lights work just like they should . Some other great things about this driver is that it actually has a low voltage cut-off (To prevent battery damage) and ether the charger or the driver has a full charge cut off .The claimed charge time in the instructions (3-5 hours ) is a little exaggerated I have found mine generally only takes 3 hours from completly dead .
Tool Shop 3.6 Volt Lithium-Ion Battery, Cordless Screwdriver
Model Number: 2411392 | Menards® SKU: 2411392
Product Description
The Tool Shop 3.6 Volt Lithium Ion Battery powered 1/4" Cordless Screwdriver is designed to handle small jobs around the house. The Lithium-Ion battery technology allows you to use max power for a longer period of time. 200 RPM gives you strong torque to finish your projects. Features: LED work light, LED power indicator, Soft Rubber Grip, Forward/Reverse switch, 1/4" Hex Drive, 200 RPM, lithium ion battery. Includes: one(1) 1/4" slot bit, one(1) #2 Phillips bit, charger.
Lithium Ion Battery Powered
LED Work Light
LED Power Indicator
Soft Rubber Grip
Forward / Reverse Switch
1/4" Hex Drive
200 RPM
1/4" slot bit
#2 Phillips bit
Wrist strap
Charger
Dimensions: 3.6 Volt
Vendor: Tool Shop
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Rayovac Pre-charged Rechargeable NiMH AA Batteries
I have been using these batteries for a while .I can defiantly say that these have saved me lots of money over disposable batteries especially since these can be bought In a 8 pack for $13.97 at Walmart and come precharged. I try to always keep one fresh pack unopened and ready to go in case I forget to charge a set.
Recently I decided I would try a few other brands to see if there where any better deals out there but first I wanted to see what kind of capacity these batteries had to get a base line I used my GT Power X-Charger C6 to discharge the batties at 1 amp down to 1 volt each and then recharged them at .5 amp and then a second discharge . The capacity that the charger reported with each group of batteries ranged from 650mah to 1450mah depending on there age . The oldest group of 8 are about 2 years old and probably have over a hundred cycles through them with the newest having 2 cycles through them .
So far I have not had any complete failures but more than likely age will start to catch up with my oldest cells in the future.
Manufacture description
Rayovac's Everyday-Use line offers your best value in rechargeable power for high-drain devices.
Model: LD715-4OPA
Features and Benefits:
- Affordable, reusable power solutions for the entire family
- Pre-charged and ready to use out of pack
- Low self discharge technology allows batteries to stay charged longer so they are ready when you need to use them
- Holds charge 3X longer than standard NiMH rechargeables when not in use
- Recharge up to 500 times
- Reduce waste and save money. Keep disposable batteries out of the landfills and save hundreds of dollars when you use rechargeable batteries versus alkaline.
- AA rechargeables take up to 300 photos* per charge when fully charged. This is 8x more digital photos than Energizer Ultimate Lithium when recharged just 25 times.
- Batteries can be used in any AA device and work in all NiMH chargers. For best results use with a Rayovac charger.
- NiMH rechargeable batteries do not have a “memory effect,” meaning that it is OK if you repeatedly recharge them after only being partially discharged. NiCad batteries have a “memory effect” and lose their maximum energy capacity if recharged before being fully discharged.
- AA cells are 1350 mAh
Monday, February 11, 2013
ZD racing 1/16th scale parts sources
where to get the metal gears for the photon and vulcan differential to swap in
http://www.shop.gotnitroonline.com/main.sc
many parts from there 1/16 car's can fit .check out these links.
http://www.hobbyking.com
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...cked_Diff.html
http://www.gpm-parts.com/shop/index....acturers_id=38
http://www.skidtownhobbies.com/ZD_Racing_s/169.htm
http://hobbyshopoutlet.com/rc-model-parts/zd-racing-parts/cat_731.html
Has just about everything
http://wondertrail.com
has alot of stuff
http://www.alptechusa.com/category.php?id=17
http://www.emphobby.com
this one is mostly 1/8th scale buggy truggy parts but there was some 1/16th scale stuff keep your manual handy for part numbers
http://www.cermark.com
amain doesn't have a whole lot left but still they have some stuff.
http://www.amainhobbies.com
http://www.skidtownhobbies.com
if there are any more out there let me know people.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Protect your lipo's buy a lipo alarm
So you want to play with lipo's I highly recommend buying at least one lipo alarm .
I have found that a lot of cheaper brushless esc's have lower voltage cutoffs than I am uncomfortable with and this could cause damage to your new lipo .
They also allow you to use your lipo's with esc's that do not have a low voltage cutoff such as most brushed models .
They come in many varieties and from many sources .I find my self not recommending many of the high dollar brands due to them being the same as the low dollar units found on Ebay , hobby king , and others.
So spend a little money and you may save a lot more money .
I have found that a lot of cheaper brushless esc's have lower voltage cutoffs than I am uncomfortable with and this could cause damage to your new lipo .
They also allow you to use your lipo's with esc's that do not have a low voltage cutoff such as most brushed models .
They come in many varieties and from many sources .I find my self not recommending many of the high dollar brands due to them being the same as the low dollar units found on Ebay , hobby king , and others.
So spend a little money and you may save a lot more money .
Labels:
alarm,
battery accessory,
lipo,
lipo's
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Cheap Lipo Sacks
Now it might seem silly but dozens if not hundreds of people have bought lipo bags or sacks that's are over priced. yes I know it feels good to spend a little more when it comes to safety but most of these sacks are being bought by companies and being resold under there brand for extreme amounts of profit . For example:
Or this one Normally available for $5.75
Now do I think all lipo sacks are the same NO the cheapest ones like from Hobby king tend to use cheaper thread to sew the sack up and to attach the Velcro and in some batched the fiberglass material will splinter more and make your hand itchy. Does this mean I don't recommend them NO buying any lipo sack is better than not having one . I have found the one's from ValueHobby and Nitro RCX to be of better quality and generally a better deal .
Labels:
battery accessory,
lipo,
lipo's,
sack
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