Yeah I had the same problem with only one post... From what I research It's because of the nickel coating something with wrong with a batch... But I also read somewhere where as people contacted Due-bro and they sent them new post... Thanks for sharing..
Another great video. Thanks a lot rhouse. I’m made a huge mistake getting the Trackstar one simply because it’s only balancing my 1/8 scale tires. And not even spinning freely for the 1/10 touring car rims. But I can tell by you showing the video that I shouldn’t have any issues with this one, with any tires.
Balancing 17mm hubs is a little challenging since the little screw-on cone thingie has an angle more suited for smaller mounting holes. You may need to rig up a little adapter with things you have in your workshop to make it fit better. I've been thinking about 3D printing something to make the job easier, though.
setting up was kinda a pain. Seems that one of the bottom nuts are off and I will have to adjust when I have more time. Also, looks like my kit did not come with the tube or spring? Did yours?
Sorry for the delayed reply. I had to get a little "creative" to balance certain wheels. Hex adapters are a good option, but you can also usually make it work by clever re-ordering of the pieces included in the kit. It might take some trial and error to make that work well, though.
So you know the tire is balanced when the sides are at 3 and 9 o'clock? I figured a balanced tire would just come to a smooth stop in general. And I had the same assembly issue.
If the wheel was perfectly uniform, it would just come to a smooth stop, but realities mean that the imbalances in the wheel would make its mass distribution act approximately like a bar mounted on a bearing. The balancing process then is you putting more weight on the light side of the bar to bring up the heavy side. Great question!
@@RCPhysics Just wanted to clarify what I meant by 3 or 6 o'clock. I balanced 2 wheels and the stay put at those positions when I roll them there by hand, not after being spun randomly.
@@JimmyKay1976 Actually, if the wheel consistently spins to one position it could be due to a heavy spot at 6 o'clock. If you spin the wheel on the balancer and it's off balance, you should be able to feel it. A well balanced wheel should feel perfectly smooth when spun up.
I think the real issue is this balancer wasn't made to handle large holes. you actually reminded me that I need to 3D print and adapter that will let me use this with my 17 mm hex wheels a little more reliably in the past I've rigged up something which works but is not really very elegant. This would be a very simple part for me to 3D print to let me balance these more reliably. I guess I know what I'm designing this weekend. 😎
@@RCPhysics I ordered one from Amazon and a reviewer said he balanced Proline 2.8 Trenchers on it. Do you have an online store? If you figure out a way to make it work better with the GRP 1/5 Revo tires let me know. I'm sure those square hexes will be an issue. Hopefully my RC budget will be replenished by then lol.
@@JimmyKay1976 it looks like it can take some REALLy big wheels (~180-200mm diameter). If you can get me the dimensions of the 1/5 scare square adapter, I could probably design an adapter to let you use this balancer.
Good video for those looking for a cheap but precise method to balance tires & props. Thanks for the shout out bro, One Luv!
Yeah I had the same problem with only one post... From what I research It's because of the nickel coating something with wrong with a batch... But I also read somewhere where as people contacted Due-bro and they sent them new post... Thanks for sharing..
Great review bro! A balance has been on my list for a while, lol.
BlackSmith RC It should help as you start pushing into the crazy-speed territory! MIDWID!!
Another great video. Thanks a lot rhouse. I’m made a huge mistake getting the Trackstar one simply because it’s only balancing my 1/8 scale tires. And not even spinning freely for the 1/10 touring car rims. But I can tell by you showing the video that I shouldn’t have any issues with this one, with any tires.
Balancing 17mm hubs is a little challenging since the little screw-on cone thingie has an angle more suited for smaller mounting holes. You may need to rig up a little adapter with things you have in your workshop to make it fit better. I've been thinking about 3D printing something to make the job easier, though.
rhouse21 - RC Physics OK thank you very much man I’ll keep that in mind
Very cool thanks for sharing !! Peace bro RCFL
i need one of these! i have some rc18r wheels that are out of control on my brushless mamba setup ... awesome review !
+chris fettig Thank you!
A bit late lol but same with mine . Threading burrs or just rough to start a few . This thing is so worth it . About 40 bucks in 2022 tho
Wow! I'm happy I bought mine back then. Thanks for watching!
Nice one mate! I knew those were good prop-balancers.. I wasn't awre one could allso balance wheels with it :)
Thanks for the info!
setting up was kinda a pain. Seems that one of the bottom nuts are off and I will have to adjust when I have more time. Also, looks like my kit did not come with the tube or spring? Did yours?
Mine did, but I bought it a VERY long time ago. I'd contact Du-Bro and see if they will send the missing parts to you.
Great idea!
I have the du boro balancer for doing rc tires but have found im not getting tru balance, do you need a hex adapter to use this right?
Sorry for the delayed reply. I had to get a little "creative" to balance certain wheels. Hex adapters are a good option, but you can also usually make it work by clever re-ordering of the pieces included in the kit. It might take some trial and error to make that work well, though.
Very nice tool brother!
RCcar Rookie Thank you, Sir!
Can it do 17mm hex 1/8 wheels
Yes, but I had to rig up an adapter to keep them in place. I'm planning to 3D print something for the next batch of wheels I do.
rhouse21 - RC Physics Thanks for the info but I figured it out just using a 17 mm aluminum wheel adapter
So you know the tire is balanced when the sides are at 3 and 9 o'clock? I figured a balanced tire would just come to a smooth stop in general. And I had the same assembly issue.
If the wheel was perfectly uniform, it would just come to a smooth stop, but realities mean that the imbalances in the wheel would make its mass distribution act approximately like a bar mounted on a bearing. The balancing process then is you putting more weight on the light side of the bar to bring up the heavy side.
Great question!
@@RCPhysics So three or 6 o'clock it is. Thank you.
@@RCPhysics Just wanted to clarify what I meant by 3 or 6 o'clock. I balanced 2 wheels and the stay put at those positions when I roll them there by hand, not after being spun randomly.
@@JimmyKay1976 Actually, if the wheel consistently spins to one position it could be due to a heavy spot at 6 o'clock. If you spin the wheel on the balancer and it's off balance, you should be able to feel it. A well balanced wheel should feel perfectly smooth when spun up.
Hey can you use the monster tires on it to
I have used this to balance monster truck tires in the past. It takes a little trial and error, but it did work.
Thats a cool tool. :)
It's surprisingly useful. Thanks for watching!
Does it work for 1/5 wheels?
I am not sure. Those might be pretty big for this .
@@RCPhysics Mine are 114mm in diameter. Thing is the hex is square shaped. The shaft hole is about 7mm. I saw you can buy thicker shafts for it.
I think the real issue is this balancer wasn't made to handle large holes. you actually reminded me that I need to 3D print and adapter that will let me use this with my 17 mm hex wheels a little more reliably in the past I've rigged up something which works but is not really very elegant. This would be a very simple part for me to 3D print to let me balance these more reliably. I guess I know what I'm designing this weekend. 😎
@@RCPhysics I ordered one from Amazon and a reviewer said he balanced Proline 2.8 Trenchers on it. Do you have an online store? If you figure out a way to make it work better with the GRP 1/5 Revo tires let me know. I'm sure those square hexes will be an issue. Hopefully my RC budget will be replenished by then lol.
@@JimmyKay1976 it looks like it can take some REALLy big wheels (~180-200mm diameter). If you can get me the dimensions of the 1/5 scare square adapter, I could probably design an adapter to let you use this balancer.
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