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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2024
- Want 'in' on the Mini comp scene? Have a UTB18 Capra or planning on getting one? A little unsure about how to upgrade to comp levels of performance without breaking the bank?
I've got a shortcut for you. And I'm giving it away. Because I like you. And crawling. And the UTB18 deserves it, let's be honest!
This is the HT Feather, a comp chassis for Axial UTB18 Capra which I designed to work with as much of the stock parts of the rig as possible. Let me show you what it's all about!
LINKS
Downloadable Files: rc-tnt.com/
Shapeways Store: www.shapeways....
(Minimal mark-up applied; I make under $10 for a full kit purchase).
My UTB18 Setup:
HT Feather Chassis V2: rc-tnt.com/
UTB18 Overdrive Gearing:
Portal O/D Gears (17/24): amzn.to/3OhLbbE
Front Diff & Spool O/D (13/28): amzn.to/3OhbazW
jx Servo CLS5830HV V2: asiate.es/aff?l...
UTB18 Brass: asiate.es/aff?l...
Surpass Hobby 1300kv Outrunner: s.click.aliexp...
Alternate Lighter Option: s.click.aliexp...
Cheap Brushless ESC for 1300kv or lower: asiate.es/aff?l... (has programmable drag brake)
I'm running the Castle Mamba Micro X ESC: asiate.es/aff?l...
My Other Capra UTB18 Setup Videos:
1. My original Mini 1.9 Comp Rig: • Testing a National-Lev...
2. UTB18 Review: • Will the New Capra UTB...
3. Upgrading the motor & ESC: • The Cheap Motor No-one...
4. Replacing my Mini 1.9 with UTB18: • Snapped an Axle: UTB18...
5. My bolt-on comp chassis, free to download! • My Custom Capra UTB18 ...
6. Getting the tires right: • Want the Best UTB18 Ti...
7. RCAWD Wheels and final tweaks: • Watch my Capra UTB18 B...
8. National 2nd Place and exploring suspension: • Made in Australia: Pri...
Articles:
What's the Best RC Car? rc-tnt.com/gui...
Best RC Crawler? rc-tnt.com/man...
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Website: rc-tnt.com/
Twitter @rctrailandtech and on Instagram:
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WHERE TO BUY RC STUFF:
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I like how you went out and tested out on some rocks instead of the ones you have in the backyard. You are very knowledgeable and I like watching your program
Thanks :) Glad you're watching along.. I'll have an updated version of this chassis available soon. I'm quite happy with it now.
@RC-TNT thanks thanks a lot for sharing this file my friend... 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
No worries! I'll have the updated version done with the UTB18 panels to fit hopefully this week. Cheers
There are a lot of hobbies that 3d printing is helping and changing, and RC is right up there. You cant find what you want? Print it yourself! Want to improve things? Print it yourself. Not something ive been able to get into, as of yet, but its certainly something im thinking about doing, and sharing the initial cost with a mate. 👍🏻
I love the rapid prototyping that 3dp makes possible. And it's only getting better!
Very cool crawler, excellent work my friend!) 🤩💥💯👍🌟
Thank you 👍
I really love my utb 18 but that chassis may take it to another level lol. Awesome job
Thanks! I've just finished updating the design. Will print and test this arvo then I'll upload the new version and send the email to everyone who's signed up so they know the update is ready. It'll be good!
I found that with some modification of the stock shocks increased the performance of the UTB18 tremendously. I removed spacers and put scx24 springs in the front barrels to suck the front end down. I also have a decent amount of brass on my rig and a hobbywing 1080 in it and it will climb just about anything. This chassis is cool though, I need to get a 3D printer. Great video.
Thanks for sharing what you've done with yours. It sounds like a real improvement.
Once I've got the updated design ready, I'll put it on Shapeways as well, so you guys without access to a 3D printer can still get hold of a chassis for relatively little money. Cheers :)
I was just looking for some 3D printable course cones......and who comes through with a perfect product and perfect timing....you did! Thank you very much! I like the UTB 18 as well but have yet to be bitten by the "less than 1/10th scale" crawling bug just yet. Still love the content tho, large or small.
Heh, cool. Enjoy those! (You don't have to print the cup and lid, either. There's a hole in the gates so you can drop em onto a fishing line or string, too).
@RCTNT shoot, I'm printing the cup and lid as we speak. I think it looks like a neat package altogether, and I will be printing several sets. Thanks again!
@davidconaway2830 I printed them for each set too, they're definitely worthwhile printing. Just letting you know about options :)
@@RCTNT Thank you! Good option either way. I kinda enjoy watching the printer work:-)
Thank you ,Iam getting one done for me ,a larger one for the bigger Capra be cool !!!
You're scaling it up for 1/10? Really? Interesting! That's something I never thought of!
@@RCTNT I plan on getting the larger capra your ht feather would be the answer to making it better ,4ws at that !!!!
Very impressive, I wonder how a furitek motor and ESC would work in this.
It's not really necessary as the current cheap outrunner gives a good level of control. However, if there is a furitek system of the right size, I'm sure it'd be a good experience. Again, unnecessary, IMO, but good all the same!
Nice the bamboo is so fast.
I wanna do this and use my friends bamboo to make chassis…
It's worth it. This rig is so much better for it, on the rocks - if you can get past my aesthetic design, or lack thereof! (But I have MORE interesting news coming for the UTB18 soon, in early January. Got another manufacturer who's stepped up to help with making these things betterer!)
Very cool! Thanks for sharing! What design software do you use?
Thanks 🙂 Fusion360 is my tool of choice.
Love it
Looking up some of the suggested components Craig. The items from Amazon site come back as undeliverable for Aus address. Just wondering if you have a simple work around or l try to find someone that does send to Aus please ? I just find items some times are just not available outside of the US.
Can do. 80% of my audience is USA based so that's where I link things. If you use FB, join our comp crawler group, Melbourne Comp Crawlers. Numerous people have gone down this road.
Getting a utb18 currently is difficult, though. Hoping Axial sends more stock our way soon!
@@RCTNT Yeah I have been looking around for one for my niece. There was a couple out a group outing so thought to investigate building one up for her.
@HeavyHaulagePilbara they're a brilliant little thing. Still, you can build one up without actually buying the car. It depends what you want from it.
Now I have a minute, I've looked on Ali and found one for about AUD$450 shipped: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mrLOaQk
When they're in stock in Australia, I've waited for the ebay sales about bought them for around $330. So this is a premium, but it's available at least!
Lighter...? How much is too light, and how much is too much weight, what is the optimal min/max perfect weight for grip vs roll over 🤔 (rofl your welcome 🥹😂🤣)
The stock utb18 is too heavy up top. If you follow my video series on this rig, keeping the weight down low as much as possible, then pretty much the lighter the better on the body. Zero grams would be the ideal, if you're asking! If more grip was then needed, add it to the axles.
@@RCTNT 😎👍 Thanks heaps.
I know you weren't really asking, or at least, asked jokingly because it's hard to answer. Good news is I'm pretty confident the above is actually a legit and easy answer, now I've been playing around with mini rigs at a reasonably high competitive level for a few years. So, you're welcome!
@@RCTNT This is why I, we, the world watch your videos, a wealth of info. My Panda 6x6 gets a workout...the rear shafts are a bit wobbly now.
My friend Simon has one of these. They're really cool! Sounds like time for new shafts or diff input shim or whatever. Means you've been enjoying it eh