Yesssss, finally the Danchee is back!! I recommend (like someone else said) adding weights to the axles, not the wheels. Avoid stressing the rotating assemblies… ALSO, this thing is built around 2.2s! Get some smaller 2.2 tires (like Losi Rock Claws or Pitbull Braven Berserkers) and you’ll get more axle clearance from those chunky MOA housings. Lower the body by trimming it and you’ll bring the CoG back down a bit after the taller tires. Excited to see you progress this thing!!
Wildest danchee build on TH-cam! We took about 5/8 of an inch off the bottom of the body, then used the cutoff piece for a pattern to drill the new body mount holes. This moved the body down and back just a little. Then we trimmed most of the grill area out leaving only the head lights. Now it looks nice a low and the body isn’t flopping around all over the place anymore.
What radio do you use on the truck? I bought the same things that you posted and would like to know what radio allows 4ws and dig. I'm fairly new to the RC world.
Awesome, we got that model here in the UK, its known as the Ftx Ravine, cheap budget crawler (about 120 bucks give or take) but its nice and capable out of the box
@@OGs_Playground once I do pull it off I will I got one to work all I need is two more and I’m waiting on them can we go up to like a 3S or 4S if the metal gears work I’m new to the rc world so I’m learning as I go and can we do faster motors
@@treverhartis1585 I'm just trying to find full axle upgrade replacements. I made the mistake of over upgrading it now the gears can't sustain my 7 pound RR haha. 🙈
Also, it helps immensely to upgrade the rear - only steering arms to metal for more tracking precision. When you’re standing on the rear wheels, it won’t squirm around anymore. Upgrading the front ones is a little sketchy because the plastic c-hubs can break with forward forces. I have seen people take coat hanger rod and put it in the channel in the front plastic steering arms, top and bottom. Wrap it with black tape, invisible. Would you like me to send you some metal steering arms I have that I’m not using? ;)
This things really are tough for what they are. I have ran 7" tall super sticky tires and currently run 2.2 super swampers with no foams. The lower links are also easy to upgrade.
I would love to see a bit of detail on the install for the dual ESCs...how they're wired and how the RX/TX is configured. I'd love to do something similar to my kids' ridgerock but I'm not entirely sure about how to go about the wiring.
I did a very similar thing with my FTX Ravine (UK version of yours) but I mixed a small amount of reverse, something like 5%, to the dig axle, this effectively locks the axle solid against the pull of the driving axle. There is a small clip of it working on my channel. Fantastic little rigs, got to be the most capable crawler for its money (£99)
Nice tip. Still waiting for my Rx but I was wondering if that would work A lot of the moa dig videos Ive seen the back wheels were rolling which kinda defeated the point in a lot of cases
@@elusivemite Im not sure, I have just had a quick look at the custom firmware hack and I guess its possible if it allows some form of mixing. I used a transmitted that uses OpenTX firmware which gives full control over mixing and switching of all channels. I wasnt aware of the hacked firmware for the GT3, will have a better look at some point.
@@bobpattenden don't think it's gonna be too much of an issue. Testing inside last night didn't look promising but on the rocks it's working well. Need to start designing a new chassis. Going to bring it over the front end. Mount the battery over the front wheels. th-cam.com/video/eDAQ0WiyOSU/w-d-xo.html
You say at the end of the video you probably shoulda stuck with 25 T motors, just wondering why you think that? Ive got the 37T is my cart so just wondering why you feel the 25s are better? Killer build and glad your doing these videos for newcomers to the hobby like myself.
Do you have any idea what the stock motors are? 380 but what's the turn rating? And with this upgrade, did the motors give you more bottom end torque, or top-end speed? ...or both? I recently changed tires to hyrax 5.75 on the stock rims, and of course, those weak motors are even more noticable. So I know I need to upgrade the motors, and probably reduce the gear ratio, but I have no idea what parts to ask for.
Hi Exo! I’ve been building my own Ridgerock for about a year now. I’ve had these same motors sitting around because i couldn’t find a pinion to fit and when i saw your video i ordered the set you recommended. I’m assuming you had to trim the pinion and motor shaft to fit like i did. The mesh is just not right for me its way too tight. Did you have issues or was it plug and play for you? Do you have a fix for me? I have some free or very cheap tuning suggestions for you. if you would like them, let me know.
Hey man. I did have to trim a little and that motor plate goes in one way to be correct. Make sure the motor wires or tabs aren’t misaligning the motor with pressure making the mesh too tight. I was surprised mine was quiet after this conversion in all honesty.
Try the stock wheels of the gen7 with the deep woods the have a decent amount of weight to them. I just ordered one of these and two e10’s for my kids for Christmas. It’s their first crawler so they can go with me and my ModCat gen7.
I use my Flysky 5 and put the rear steer on one of the upper knobs so I don’t have to toggle steering modes… also have the 380 motors sitting on the bench, just have to find pinions to fit them. They are pressed on the stock motors and not sure if I can just yank them off and press them on the new motors or what?
@@ExocagedRC I know it's been a little while since you dropped this vid, but are those 37t motors a direct replacement fit for the stock ones or did they require any modifications to install? I'm fairly new to crawling and still learning. What advantage over the stock motors do these have?
I got mine couple days days ago n I'm already enjoying my crawler it's stock but looking for different ideas that I can upgrade my danchee what would you recommend?
To solve the camera problem you just need one of the rarest things in the RC crawling world. A woman who enjoys the hobby enough to record. 😂 Love the vids. You think bully V2 axles will fit on the Ridgerock? They should I think. Trying to build a custom comp crawler under 400.
kinda funny that he is using a pair of 1080 esc's...i know it was to have a dig function, but it is funny because a single 1080 could power both motors on 2s with ease. The ridgerock is nice, but I still miss the RS10xt...it was the same thing but a bit nicer.
How did you connect two motors to 1080 esc. ? Because I followed that link and ordered that 1080 esc, and it came with only wire to connect 1 motor, not 2. And the radio please, what type
@@ExocagedRC I have found one that will work to replace a plastic gear inside I’m waiting on the other to get here thru the mail and I will let you know if they work I blew one out flipping down a hill
Can I ask what is good radio gear to use for all the switchable steering options , I have radiolink rc6gs but can't get switchable settings have to go through the menu and click away 🤣
@@ExocagedRC would love some more information on this setup. Been years since I've run RC and just getting back into it. Dual esc for dig would be great.
do a mode in-depth in how you setup the dual 1080s and your radio, that is interesting
Yesssss, finally the Danchee is back!!
I recommend (like someone else said) adding weights to the axles, not the wheels. Avoid stressing the rotating assemblies…
ALSO, this thing is built around 2.2s!
Get some smaller 2.2 tires (like Losi Rock Claws or Pitbull Braven Berserkers) and you’ll get more axle clearance from those chunky MOA housings. Lower the body by trimming it and you’ll bring the CoG back down a bit after the taller tires.
Excited to see you progress this thing!!
Awesome tips on that.
Brilliant budget crawler for it's price. You really can't go wrong with this rig.
Wildest danchee build on TH-cam! We took about 5/8 of an inch off the bottom of the body, then used the cutoff piece for a pattern to drill the new body mount holes. This moved the body down and back just a little. Then we trimmed most of the grill area out leaving only the head lights. Now it looks nice a low and the body isn’t flopping around all over the place anymore.
I did that too 🤣
Now this is what should be called a fully functional crawler!👏👏👏👍👍👍
Cant wait till you do the metal gears that redcat just came out with
What radio do you use on the truck? I bought the same things that you posted and would like to know what radio allows 4ws and dig. I'm fairly new to the RC world.
Awesome, we got that model here in the UK, its known as the Ftx Ravine, cheap budget crawler (about 120 bucks give or take) but its nice and capable out of the box
It would be great if Redcat offered a metal gear upgrade kit for the RR. I'd definitely buy a few sets and a couple more Ridgerocks.
I have found one metal gear that will replace one of the plastic gears waiting on the rest to come in and I’ll drop part numbers
@@treverhartis1585 Bro.... If you can pull this off... villages of children will sing your name in joy and triumph.
@@OGs_Playground once I do pull it off I will I got one to work all I need is two more and I’m waiting on them can we go up to like a 3S or 4S if the metal gears work I’m new to the rc world so I’m learning as I go and can we do faster motors
@@treverhartis1585 I'm just trying to find full axle upgrade replacements. I made the mistake of over upgrading it now the gears can't sustain my 7 pound RR haha. 🙈
@@treverhartis1585 did you ever have any luck on finding metal gears for this?
Awesome Crawler Build !!!
Nice.
I just bought one of these today due to your videos. Pretty fun car....so fast the best RC car I've bought.
Also, it helps immensely to upgrade the rear - only steering arms to metal for more tracking precision.
When you’re standing on the rear wheels, it won’t squirm around anymore.
Upgrading the front ones is a little sketchy because the plastic c-hubs can break with forward forces.
I have seen people take coat hanger rod and put it in the channel in the front plastic steering arms, top and bottom. Wrap it with black tape, invisible.
Would you like me to send you some metal steering arms I have that I’m not using? ;)
This things really are tough for what they are. I have ran 7" tall super sticky tires and currently run 2.2 super swampers with no foams. The lower links are also easy to upgrade.
SEVEN inch tires!?!? Well i guess my hyrax 5.75 tires arent too big after all. 😆
YES!! I just got one for someone for Christmas!
wow that works really well, I love mine in its stock form with yesterday some tyre upgrades but yours is awesome, 👍🐿
The best one I have seen so far
Outstanding! I went with almost the same set up. Switched out the chassis with a Everest 10 and riding on Gmade 2.2's.
I love this I need to see how u set up the remot I have that remot and I moded it and I plan on geting this rig and the servos and stuff
The traxxas stampede tractor tires look so good on my danchee ridgerock
I would love to see a bit of detail on the install for the dual ESCs...how they're wired and how the RX/TX is configured. I'd love to do something similar to my kids' ridgerock but I'm not entirely sure about how to go about the wiring.
It’s set up like other MOA, the wiring depends on what radio you’re using and the same with programming. Each radio is different.
Completely agree. I posted on fb group asking the same thing. I've gotten some great feedback. Going to try the new dumborc transmitter.
Redcat racing danchee ridgerock and ridgerunner is the name of the group. I've got a post for exactly this.
Thanks for the awesome video! Just a quick question what did you go with to hobby wing 1080s instead of just one hobby wing 880?
I did a very similar thing with my FTX Ravine (UK version of yours) but I mixed a small amount of reverse, something like 5%, to the dig axle, this effectively locks the axle solid against the pull of the driving axle. There is a small clip of it working on my channel.
Fantastic little rigs, got to be the most capable crawler for its money (£99)
Nice tip. Still waiting for my Rx but I was wondering if that would work
A lot of the moa dig videos Ive seen the back wheels were rolling which kinda defeated the point in a lot of cases
Got mine up and running on dual esc.
You mentioned -5% do you know if that's possible on a hacked Gt3c?
Hunting high and low but no joy
@@elusivemite Im not sure, I have just had a quick look at the custom firmware hack and I guess its possible if it allows some form of mixing. I used a transmitted that uses OpenTX firmware which gives full control over mixing and switching of all channels. I wasnt aware of the hacked firmware for the GT3, will have a better look at some point.
@@bobpattenden don't think it's gonna be too much of an issue. Testing inside last night didn't look promising but on the rocks it's working well.
Need to start designing a new chassis. Going to bring it over the front end. Mount the battery over the front wheels.
th-cam.com/video/eDAQ0WiyOSU/w-d-xo.html
Sweet Its back!! And better than ever
Hi
Can you show how to connect the 2 esc's. I'd like to upgrade mine and I'm not sure how to do it.
Thanks
You say at the end of the video you probably shoulda stuck with 25 T motors, just wondering why you think that? Ive got the 37T is my cart so just wondering why you feel the 25s are better? Killer build and glad your doing these videos for newcomers to the hobby like myself.
I’ve been looking at this or the e10 for my kids they really want to go crawling with me but I don’t know how long they will stay interested.
Do you have any idea what the stock motors are?
380 but what's the turn rating?
And with this upgrade, did the motors give you more bottom end torque, or top-end speed? ...or both?
I recently changed tires to hyrax 5.75 on the stock rims, and of course, those weak motors are even more noticable.
So I know I need to upgrade the motors, and probably reduce the gear ratio, but I have no idea what parts to ask for.
To save money i took out the foam on the stock tires and it works way better
Hi Exo! I’ve been building my own Ridgerock for about a year now. I’ve had these same motors sitting around because i couldn’t find a pinion to fit and when i saw your video i ordered the set you recommended. I’m assuming you had to trim the pinion and motor shaft to fit like i did. The mesh is just not right for me its way too tight. Did you have issues or was it plug and play for you? Do you have a fix for me? I have some free or very cheap tuning suggestions for you. if you would like them, let me know.
Hey man. I did have to trim a little and that motor plate goes in one way to be correct. Make sure the motor wires or tabs aren’t misaligning the motor with pressure making the mesh too tight. I was surprised mine was quiet after this conversion in all honesty.
Would love to see the danchee back on the channel
When choosing motors What were some of the deciding factors on choosing these ones that you put in?
I might buy one for a Christmas present. Idk for who yet but I think I know a person who would enjoy it.
Yeah you will like it.
@@ExocagedRC was thinking about getting my grandfather a rc. I think he'd enjoy something faster though. And yes I'd enjoy it 😄 🤣
Do you have a video on the install of the dual ESCs and the remote setup for that?
Maybe somewhere, not sure though
Try the stock wheels of the gen7 with the deep woods the have a decent amount of weight to them. I just ordered one of these and two e10’s for my kids for Christmas. It’s their first crawler so they can go with me and my ModCat gen7.
I use my Flysky 5 and put the rear steer on one of the upper knobs so I don’t have to toggle steering modes… also have the 380 motors sitting on the bench, just have to find pinions to fit them. They are pressed on the stock motors and not sure if I can just yank them off and press them on the new motors or what?
I bought new pinions. Should be a link to them in the description
@@ExocagedRC 👍 thank you sir!
@@ExocagedRC I know it's been a little while since you dropped this vid, but are those 37t motors a direct replacement fit for the stock ones or did they require any modifications to install? I'm fairly new to crawling and still learning. What advantage over the stock motors do these have?
FOR THE MONEY...YOU SIMPLY CAN'T GO WRONG
Please please tell me how you got it to do all those features 😮
I got mine couple days days ago n I'm already enjoying my crawler it's stock but looking for different ideas that I can upgrade my danchee what would you recommend?
To solve the camera problem you just need one of the rarest things in the RC crawling world. A woman who enjoys the hobby enough to record. 😂
Love the vids. You think bully V2 axles will fit on the Ridgerock? They should I think. Trying to build a custom comp crawler under 400.
What remote are you using ?
Cool cheap build
Hacked GT3c
Did the new motor and pinions make it any faster if not what do you recommend to give it a little more speed on a 3s battery?
If you don't mind me asking, do you have the stock receiver on the danchee ridgerock
Could you show how to set up the dig and dual esc on the flysky gt3b or c
What 8t pinion gear did you use for the upgraded motor? Or did u just re use the factory pinion gear?
Do you think I need to upgrade the esc if I upgrade the servos and motors
Put bump stops in the rear shocks.
That should help with( some )torque twist in the front. Almost like it needs something but I’m not sure.
Are you using the stock Transmitter? If not what kind are you using?
I just ordered a ridgerock. First upgrade will be Duratrax tires. Do you recommend the 1.9 or 2.2 for this rig?
Ive got mine on 2.2s and not having any issues.
What batteries are you running on this? 2s Lipo I assume what other specs on battery? 50c 80c?
Did you use a 2 way y connector for the 2 1080 esc and then plug them both into channel 2 ?
So if you were to convert this to brushless, what would be the best system to put in it?
How do you connect the motors?
Do you think this could be upgraded to different axles with a trans, motor?
hey so what motor and esc are you running in this ive been looking for somthing
Single 2s run in parallel??
Does it have to be a 8ch remote or can a four or six channel work
Will the dx5 radio and receiver do what ur hacked GT3 does?
nope
I just did my research last night the dx5 can
I would try to add more weight to the axle and not any thing that rotates since the internals are not robust
The 8t pinion do u have anymore info on this the link is no longer good
A ton of weight at front will help a lot
kinda funny that he is using a pair of 1080 esc's...i know it was to have a dig function, but it is funny because a single 1080 could power both motors on 2s with ease. The ridgerock is nice, but I still miss the RS10xt...it was the same thing but a bit nicer.
Sure a single 1080 can run both but yeah I wanted dig options.
How did you connect two motors to 1080 esc. ? Because I followed that link and ordered that 1080 esc, and it came with only wire to connect 1 motor, not 2. And the radio please, what type
just connect the two motors to the same 2 output wires off the esc.
@@ExocagedRC thank you. And what about the new remote you using? Where do I get the same one
Do they make any after market metal gears or axle motor on
not that I know of
@@ExocagedRC I have found one that will work to replace a plastic gear inside I’m waiting on the other to get here thru the mail and I will let you know if they work I blew one out flipping down a hill
Trevor, do you have an update or link for the metals gears?
I'm going well
Can I ask what is good radio gear to use for all the switchable steering options , I have radiolink rc6gs but can't get switchable settings have to go through the menu and click away 🤣
For this I use a hacked 8ch GT3c. That’s the only one I know of that can do all this stuff.
@@ExocagedRC would love some more information on this setup. Been years since I've run RC and just getting back into it. Dual esc for dig would be great.
Can you do the 25T motors with out doing the 8T pinion?
I think it’s set for 8t pinion without adjustment.
Thank you
Boom!!!💥
how did you do the dig function please help
Just curious where abouts you located I want to crawl that stuff
What motors in it cheers
37t dynamite
Noob here what controller is that?
been a year you have become better and smarter not to mention new equipment ...can YOU make danchee ridgerock better a Year later ?
I think you can ....
:)
Have you ever had a redcat everest 10?
I looked at these when they 1st came out. (& Wanted 1. Idk y🤔)
How did you put dig on that
Dual 1080 ESC's, one per motor
Works better with 2.2 tires, especially the bullys
What remote is that
Hacked 8ch Flysky GT3c
@@ExocagedRC could I do all this with a 6 channel flysky? I'm just trying 2 understand how you set this up.
put a 25t in the front and 37 in the rear for overdrive LOL
What's that do