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Old 05-06-2020, 06:15 PM
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With the gear ratios you've got in the transmission what are your scale speeds?

I think you said you tried to stay close to the original ratios in the transmission, but the difference between your electric motor's max RPM and a diesel's max RPM could be why you need more reduction.
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Old 05-07-2020, 07:39 AM
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With the gear ratios you've got in the transmission what are your scale speeds?

I think you said you tried to stay close to the original ratios in the transmission, but the difference between your electric motor's max RPM and a diesel's max RPM could be why you need more reduction.
With the current gear ratio top speed in scale 1/1 is around 25 mph. The real one can reach about 30 mph.
The electric motor should reach 5,500 rpm, while the diesels do 2,100 rpm.

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Old 05-25-2020, 11:21 AM
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I never thought I would get (into) electronics, but so far it seems to work out.
In the past weeks i worked on all the electric connections and finding space for the electronics, etc. Although the Euc has a huge hood, I had to try various setups in order to find the right setup that fits inside the hood and cab without being too visible.

I bought a 8 channel system. One channel for the speed control, 2 channels for the 4-speed transmission, one for the on-off-on switch for the tipping motor, one for the on-off-on switch for the driving motor and one for the steering servo.





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Old 06-26-2020, 07:53 PM
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I found the right paint for the Euc. It looks decent, the color is very nice but needs a second coat and I didn't buy enough!! That means waiting.



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Old 06-27-2020, 10:08 AM
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Very nice job on the Euclid alot of thought went into it . Ed
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Old 06-27-2020, 06:10 PM
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That truck is a beast.... I can't get over the skill and attention to detail some of the builders have here....and this is just another great example.
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Old 07-18-2020, 05:52 PM
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It took me just under 2 years to build this truck. It was a lot of fun. The transmission and the controls were the most challenging, but after a lot of tinkering it all works and it is fully remote controlled. The right stick controls the acceleration and the steering, the left one is for the 4-speed power-shift transmission. There are 2 other switches, one for forward, neutral and reverse, the other for dump hold and lower.
I found the right kind of spray paint and I am very pleased with the result. I still need to add some decals and I will also prop up the front suspension. The powerpack is quite heavy!













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Old 07-18-2020, 08:35 PM
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That looks absolutely amazing!!!

Are there going to be covers for the passenger door esc, and right frame servo.

I still can't get over the work you put into the transmission, and would love to see some videos when you're ready
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Kerst, just a marvelous build! Transmission is a masterpiece and final result is great.

Top notch project!!!!

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Old 07-19-2020, 12:08 AM
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looks good, been a long poject but rewarding to see finished.
now just to get it dirty
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Looks fantastic
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Glad you got this done Kerst. I guess with the big shut downs everywhere gave you time to work on something fun.
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Amazing what you can do with lots of time. Ed
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Old 07-19-2020, 12:55 PM
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That looks great! Can't wait to see it loaded, starting out on the flat and then climbing a hill, downshifting on the way up.
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Old 07-26-2020, 07:44 PM
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Absolutely OUTSTANDING
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Working hard at the Cabin Fever Expo.





https://youtu.be/tmLzjhOGvMM
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Nice to see it out working... looks great in the dirt...
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Old 01-15-2024, 05:04 PM
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That looks great out there!

When was CabinFever this year?
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Old 01-15-2024, 05:23 PM
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That looks great out there!

When was CabinFever this year?
During the past weekend.

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