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Construction Equipment
09-28-2014, 06:38 PM
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Bruder D11
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motocrawler
Re: Bruder D11
Thank you. I didn't take photos of the track modification but all I did was take styrene I beam bar and cut to width and glued in place with Plasti-struct. Works pretty good for the soft dirt I am...
Forum:
Construction Equipment
09-27-2014, 08:08 PM
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Bruder D11
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28,388
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motocrawler
Re: Bruder D11
Well after a summer of heavy use the tracks on the D11 were stretching to the point of just sliding off the idlers.
http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii561/shahrestani/P1013446.jpg...
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Construction Equipment Tech
08-30-2014, 10:45 AM
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Check out this radio for an RC excavator!
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motocrawler
Re: Check out this radio for an RC excavator!
You can also use PC interface with your radio. The system below allows you to plug in joysticks to your laptop which through the interface will control your radio signals. ...
Forum:
Construction Equipment
08-22-2014, 11:01 PM
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RC Cranes
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6,872
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motocrawler
Re: RC Cranes
Hi and welcome to the hobby! If I am not mistaken those crane trucks are one off machines created by skilled hobbyist/craftsmen. I am not aware of a company which makes these so the cost for one...
Forum:
Construction Equipment Tech
07-26-2014, 01:40 AM
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Most Difficult Bruder Vehicles to Convert?
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3,553
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motocrawler
Re: Most Difficult Bruder Vehicles to Convert?
Yes I have the ripper automated now and it works quite well but as I mentioned it really stretches the tracks I have already removed 2 links
Forum:
Construction Equipment Tech
07-25-2014, 12:16 AM
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Most Difficult Bruder Vehicles to Convert?
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motocrawler
Re: Most Difficult Bruder Vehicles to Convert?
I have converted nearly almost every Bruder construction vehicle and I have to say the one that gave me the most fits was the tracked skid steer only because of the space and size constraint. I have...
Forum:
Construction Equipment
07-23-2014, 07:05 PM
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Bruder D11
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28,388
Posted By
motocrawler
Re: Bruder D11
Thanks Guys! I have been getting lots of usage out of this lately, I will try to make a video of it pushing dirt. I have to say I am always surprised at how well the plastic and the parts hold up.
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Electronics tech
07-21-2014, 08:39 PM
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winch controller for my wrecker
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2,205
Posted By
motocrawler
Re: winch controller for my wrecker
Depending on the size of your winch motor you could use the circuit board of a cheap or old servo. The link below shows how I use them on my conversions to control micro gear motors. It works...
Forum:
Construction Equipment Tech
02-26-2014, 10:50 PM
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excavator maintenance?
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5,452
Posted By
motocrawler
Re: excavator maintenance?
You can get gauges and filters from beswick.com
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Electronics tech
02-21-2014, 02:18 AM
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Limit switch wiring help
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8,371
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motocrawler
Re: Limit switch wiring help
Thanks so much for the drawing supermario it explains everything so simply and clearly! I am using a 7.2volt lipo battery and it is powering a Pololu 25D 99:1 gear motor. What amperage switch...
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Electronics tech
02-20-2014, 05:19 PM
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Limit switch wiring help
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Posted By
motocrawler
Re: Limit switch wiring help
Thanks so much for the info, I guess I need to get a diode now. As far as actually wiring the switches what wire goes where, etc?
Forum:
Electronics tech
02-20-2014, 03:04 PM
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Limit switch wiring help
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8,371
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motocrawler
Re: Limit switch wiring help
Thanks for the quick response, but I can't see the first photo/picture (it says the user removed the photo), in your second photo it looks like you placed a diode between the terminals C and NC, is...
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Electronics tech
02-20-2014, 02:16 PM
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Limit switch wiring help
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motocrawler
Limit switch wiring help
I just finished converting a Joskin tilt trailer, I am using a screw type lift mechanism and want to add limit switches on each end. I am using a speed controller to control the motor direction and...
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Construction Equipment Tech
01-28-2014, 05:00 AM
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Earth Digger 4200xl from China
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15,019
Posted By
motocrawler
Re: Earth Digger 4200xl from China
I purchased one of the hobby engine premium kits and was extremely disapointed. Do not waste your money on it. You will be much farther ahead if you buy a bruder and do the conversion.
Forum:
Electronics tech
01-26-2014, 03:59 PM
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6v motors
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2,234
Posted By
motocrawler
Re: 6v motors
Cheers! That is the best thing about this forum, it will at least point you in the right direction where you can find what you are looking for.
Forum:
Truck Building Tech
01-26-2014, 03:51 AM
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Winch controller for Dump Bed controller?
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2,655
Posted By
motocrawler
Re: Winch controller for Dump Bed controller?
The controller will act like a speed controller but it will not be able to provide your motor with the power it will need to operate at its potential. You would be better off using a DPDT switch and...
Forum:
Construction Equipment Tech
01-26-2014, 03:41 AM
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help with bruder loader
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1,937
Posted By
motocrawler
Re: help with bruder loader
It can be a lot of different things causing the lose of traction. Does your rear axle articulate or is it fixed? I found on my conversion I changed all the wheels to tamiya hummer rims with axial...
Forum:
Electronics tech
01-26-2014, 03:35 AM
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6v motors
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2,234
Posted By
motocrawler
Re: 6v motors
Try Pololu.com they have direct replacement motors for the tamiya gearboxes.
http://www.pololu.com/product/1117
Forum:
Construction Equipment
01-10-2014, 09:49 PM
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First build ,cat D11
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Posted By
motocrawler
Re: First build ,cat D11
Could you tell me where you got the motors and chain from? Thanks!
Forum:
Construction Equipment
01-06-2014, 03:06 PM
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31
Bruder D11
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28,388
Posted By
motocrawler
Re: Bruder D11
Thanks so much! Just need some decent weather so I can ge this thing out.
Most hobby stores carry LED light kits, I find the E flite kits work well to get the desired affect. But on these...
Forum:
Construction Equipment
01-03-2014, 05:22 PM
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31
Bruder D11
Views:
28,388
Posted By
motocrawler
Re: Bruder D11
Here is a test video of it. Just need the monsoon rains we are getting in Vancouver to subside so I can get some actual working footage of it in the dirt.
...
Forum:
Construction Equipment
01-03-2014, 05:20 PM
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31
Bruder D11
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28,388
Posted By
motocrawler
Re: Bruder D11
So I got the dozer almost done. I decided not to automate the ripper as I have my doubts about the tracks holding up to the strain of ripping. I want to test it first and perhaps add some different...
Forum:
Construction Equipment
01-03-2014, 05:14 PM
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31
Bruder D11
Views:
28,388
Posted By
motocrawler
Re: Bruder D11
Here is a shot of the guts, the semi circle pieces are wheel weights I had kicking around from 2.2" proline tires, they are zap strapped together and held down with heavy duty double sided tape. I...
Forum:
Construction Equipment
01-03-2014, 05:05 PM
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31
Bruder D11
Views:
28,388
Posted By
motocrawler
Re: Bruder D11
I used a metal gear servo for the blade tilt
http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii561/shahrestani/P1013388.jpg (http://s1260.photobucket.com/user/shahrestani/media/P1013388.jpg.html)
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Construction Equipment
01-03-2014, 04:59 PM
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31
Bruder D11
Views:
28,388
Posted By
motocrawler
Re: Bruder D11
I didn't like how the tracks had no rollers/bogies so I cut out the faux rollers and made some rollers.
http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii561/shahrestani/P1013132.jpg...
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