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Hey guys my name is Dave I'm from southern Indiana, and I just ordered my first truck a King Hauler. Gotta feed the piggybank some more so I can get a radio and rest of electronics. I know I'll need a 4 channel incase I add an MFU later on, but Iam lost when it comes to brands of radios esc's batteries etc. Being new to the hobby I am looking for something not too complicated or confusing to use, but have good options as experience and funding get better.
I appreciate any comments questions and suggestions Dave |
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a lot of guys like the spectrum radios,a dx6 would be a good start:)
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Welcome aboard!
Cheer's, Neil. |
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I bought a DX6, then changed my mind a got a rsd8000. Your welcome to the DX6 if that's the direction you'd like to go.
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Welcome to a GREAT hobby:D The Spectrum radios are one of the best radios out there. One of the best features of the Spectrum's is its model memory. You only need 1 transmitter with multiple receivers to run a bunch a trucks. Really is a money saver in the long run. I would say that most people try to low ball the initial truck only to find out it really does pay to get the best you can afford or even splurge on the radio with future builds in mind. Also keep this in mind if you want to install an MFU in the truck. Much simpler to do as you build the truck than after it is built.
PLEASE do not for get some type of gear reduction unit for the truck. I doubt if I would still be messing with the trucks if I wouldn't have taken peoples advise and installed a GRU in my trucks. You go from a race truck to something that is closer to true scale speed and much easier to drive for very little money. |
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Thanks for all the advice. Like I said I'm new to the RC hobby, so I'm sure I'll have alot of questions. There are so many nice builds on here its hard to decide what direction I want to go when I can start customizing it.
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Someone mentioned the RDS8000, I co-sign on that radio. It is very easy to program, 10 model memory and it works with the MFU.
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I suggested the Airtronics RDS8000. Just make sure you get the crawler version, it has dual centering sticks.
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Its supposed to be over 100 degrees here tomorrow, but it feels like xmas. Just picked up my king hauler and some electrtonics for it. Now to put it all together
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Welcome aboard and good luck!
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Am I missing something does the king hauler come with servos for steering and shifting, or have misplaced them somewhere
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The King Hauler kitis just the mechanics. No electronics at all. You get the servos with your radio or buy them seperately.
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i also like the rds 8000 it is easy to use once u figure it out
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So ran into a few set backs today. I got everything to a roller. I bought a 55T motor when I went to instaall it didnt have the wires to plug it in.So I installed the original motor to test it out. The on/off switch for esc is differentthan in manual and I cant mount it on the rear catwalk. The leads for the motor are too short to reach the esc in factory mount location. The motor trans setup sits too far forward and hits the steering servo. The steering servo keeps losing center, not sure if when mounting the horn if I am turning the gears or something. So when I got everything into a "running" roller and turned on the moto just whines, doesnt go forward or reverse. A couple of times it started to go into gear but sounded like the trans slipping.
So I decided enough for one day, and put it up. Trying to read of on trans/receiver info some more, but it might as well be in Dutch. Also not much info on receivers. It has a small box with wires like its wireless, and the manual for truck has an antenna lead. Neded to do some more research This is all new to me |
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Can you post pics of the roller? that'll help us see what your talking about. The gear issue sounds like a trim adjustment in your controller maybe? Did you align the motor sprocket teeth to the gear properly in the Trans? Pics would deff help
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That's about how close my motor it's to my servos it's a tight squeeze. Looks like a great start so far though. Did you get the motor and Trans working together yet? Double check your servo rod lengths I know I had to adjust none having a similar issue
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Well made some progress today. Pulled the trans out to double check everything like was suggested, and operator error, so after tearing part of the trans out and putting it back together the way it was supposed to be worked a lot better. 1st gear still not consistent, need to do some tweaking there. Then when i went to test drive I pushed the throttle stick forward nothing, but when i pulled it backwards it went foward. Need to find a way to turn the stick sensitivity down throttle real jumpy. Next is to install the Novak 55T motor in it. Still considering a GRU also. Thats all for now. Dave
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Dave. you just need to adjust the EPA on your shifting and you will get that gear to work right. The REV the throttle channel to get your FOR and REV working right. Now you dont need a GRU if you put a 6 tooth pnion gear on the motor that is all it takes that is how all my trucks are set up but 2 have GRU and they are all the same speed. My motor touches my servos so you are good on your room. You can also adjust the sensitivity of each stick some remotes call it punch control too depends on brand.. |
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Tamiya Cowboy thanks for the help. I dont know what EPA is, is it something to do with the endpoint of the servo. I looked through my manual the only thing i saw was for travel lenghth(DX6i) it is set to 100% but still have problems with 1st and third. When I put it in 1st then go to second the servo goes past center, but when i go from 3rd to 2nd it goes back to center. The steering servo horn keeps turning all the way to the left after using a couple of times. If i push stick all the way to the right it centers the tires but stick in neutral position the tires are all the way left. Am I getting too much travel to the point of stopping the horn when it tries to center.
Sorry for all the dumb questions I get confused with all the technical stuff |
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Finally got everything together and running right as far as I can tell. Still need to get the 55T motor in. Didn't post any pic or video, as I'm sure you guys have seen a stock King Hauler before. Now to get some longer frame rails and another cab to hack up.
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Forgot to thank everyone for their help and input for someone just getting into the hobby. I've looked through hundreds of threads and posts, and gotta say the skill, craftmanship and attention to the little details is inspiring for a newbie
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I wanna see it :) stock or not
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Dave- we all start somewhere - I had asked the same questions myself. you probably have found out that servos move linkages but they are also vitims of power and resistance. menaing that just cause the servo came back to center doesn't mena the tires are centered due to the 'servo saver'. These things are used to help protect the finer electronic items from getting into a bind and burning up. you will find that it will work better if your truning while rolling or shifting while moving. this allow the gears and such to flow rather than just binding up.
Gotta run these just like the big guys - inch it forward and turn the wheel casue these are more like 1970's trucks with manual steering than 2K's with power steering....LOL I'm glad you chose the nicer radio with programable features. Izzy |
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Thanks for the help Izzy, I ve been going through a lot of threads doing "research" trying to find answers before i start asking questions Quick pic for you guys nothing fancy http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/...2/100_0650.jpg |
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Looks great!!! I cant wait till i can get another truck and get it built! You did a fantastic job with yours! Any idea of what color your going to go with for it? i think the white looks good just through a coat of clear on it lol :)
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It looks like I may be going to the Indy show in August on Saturday so maybe I can pick up some parts.:D |
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looks really good reminds me of my first king! bought it in about 1996 and i still have it and now i need to rebuild it.
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Well I figured it was time for a small update. I just picked a van trailer to pull around, Can't make no money bobtailing. I'll try and post a pic when I get a chance to download them. Its nothing fancy just stock trailer. Also got some parts ordered for the truck, so hopefully after Indy I can start mods to the cab, and hopefully I can pick up a set of longer rails there also.
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A Harley truck would be cool! hopefully we'll see you at Indy
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Hopefully..something like this.
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I'd keep the truck like that! I like that stock look too
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