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Forum: Construction Equipment 12-08-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,099
Posted By baker3
Re: Total newbie dozer process

They work just as they should...with a drill for now:(.
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-08-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,099
Posted By baker3
Re: Total newbie dozer process

So here are some updates as I wait for my servos, ESC's and radio to arrive in the mail. I finished hacking up the rams in preparation for the servo type screw drives....
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 12-06-2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,072
Posted By baker3
Re: Hobby Engine Excavator

Cool!! Thanks for the link, unfortunately, they are sold out but I will keep an eye out. Just curious, but whats the big difference between the premium and the cheap one?
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 12-06-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,072
Posted By baker3
Hobby Engine Excavator

Anyone have experience with these? Are they worth the money?
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 12-03-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,487
Posted By baker3
Re: Where to even start?

Just try converting a Bruder!! I bought the large dozer and have NEVER built RC anything but with the help of some great people on this forum its been coming together. NExt on my list is the...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 12-02-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,561
Posted By baker3
Re: Electronics questions

So you have one mounted in the blade ram as shown in the photos and the other mounted on the support arm for blade to tilt it? Are they micro servos?
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 12-01-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,561
Posted By baker3
Re: Electronics questions

Thanks Oztruck!!! I just ordered 2 of them for the main drive. I am conflicted right now as to blow off my whole "budget" idea and go ahead and get 2 fergelli rams for the blade. Are you using one...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 11-30-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,561
Posted By baker3
Re: Electronics questions

Oztruck, could you show me how you wired all your ESC's to the battery and receiver?
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 11-28-2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,561
Posted By baker3
Re: Electronics questions

Also, are you using the Ebay ESC's to control your drive motors? I removed the internal electronics as you stated you did and was wondering what type of electronics you have under your hood.
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 11-28-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,561
Posted By baker3
Re: Electronics questions

Oztruck, can you send me a link to that Radio?
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 11-27-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,561
Posted By baker3
Re: Electronics questions

Alright, thanks!! I may stick to something like this then until I get more familiar with this stuff as I go along....
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 11-27-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,561
Posted By baker3
Re: Electronics questions

So here is another question lol...I am looking at buying this radio:
http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8991__Turnigy_9X_9Ch_Transmitter_w_Module_8ch_Receiver_Mode_1_v2_Firmware_.html

My...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 11-27-2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,561
Posted By baker3
Re: Electronics questions

Thanks Espeefan!!! Such a simple fix. I figured thats all it would take but didn't want to screw the motor up by screwing up...By the way, where at in Wisconsin are you? I used to go to Racine quite...
Forum: Construction Equipment 11-26-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,099
Posted By baker3
Total newbie dozer process

Well I figured I would show my progress so far on my build!! Finally got the servos for the main drive fit and mounted. Now waiting for Radio and motor controller. Thanks to everyone for the mass...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 11-26-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,561
Posted By baker3
Re: Electronics questions

Ok guys, I have another question...I converted the drive servos to run without the internal ESC. Here is my question, will I be able to reverse the polarity of them with the radio or how will I do...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 11-25-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,561
Posted By baker3
Re: Electronics questions

Lil Giants, your right. I would like to use the firgelli rams to operate the blade at least, and I will probably use a servo for the ripper. I want the blade rams to look as clean as possible!! Thank...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 11-24-2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,561
Posted By baker3
Re: Electronics questions

Thanks man!!! Im a noob to all this DIY RC stuff so barney style instructions are greatly appreciated lol. So for 2 drive motors/servos, the Sabertooth 2x5 R/C would work and for the ripper and and...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 11-24-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,561
Posted By baker3
Re: Electronics questions

I really do appreciate all the info you guys are providing!!! So where would the battery plug into to power all this stuff? With 4 ESC's plugged into the rx, where does the battery plug into? Im...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 11-24-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,561
Posted By baker3
Re: Electronics questions

Cool, so the BEC's I been looking into are castle creations...is those good ones to go with?
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 11-24-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,561
Posted By baker3
Re: Electronics questions

So all four would plug into a BEC?
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 11-23-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,561
Posted By baker3
Re: Electronics questions

Hmmm the sabertooth I looked at was $140...I am obviously looking at something way too high powered for this application lol...total noob at this...I am trying to keep it low budget because a few of...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 11-23-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,561
Posted By baker3
Re: Electronics questions

Thanks for all the info!!! Ya, I pretty much decided that I will run the 2 servos off a separate ESC...I been eyeballing that sabertooth ESC for a while but want to see if there are any cheaper...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 11-23-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,561
Posted By baker3
Re: Electronics questions

Ok oztruck, so I tested the servo on a RC crawler ESC I have laying around and wired the servo motor directly to the ESC. I was able to get it to continuously rotate but when I put it into reverse,...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 11-22-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,561
Posted By baker3
Re: Electronics questions

here are some photos.
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh516/bakerman_3/2013-11-22_19-36-25_805_zpsc423172c.jpg...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 11-22-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,561
Posted By baker3
Re: Electronics questions

Ok gents, I need some help. I just got my large sail winch servos and they were supposed to be a 360 continuous rotation. I took the gear cover off and removed the gear that sits on the output shaft...
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